Key: G · BPM: 180 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, C, G6, Em, Am, D
[Intro] G C Em G C Em [Verse] G C To the pool at least try to Em let it go G But nobody knows what C Em they're fooling with here G C Em G C Em G There will be time and C Em there will be a sign (ay) G When all the kids who have C Em cancelled time will (ay) G Take my hands and C Em pull me up again (ay) G Cheer me up and help me C Em walk again (walk again) [Verse] G C Em To the pool at least try to let it go G But nobody knows what C Em they're fooling with here (ay) G C Em I got bones and I got jaded legs (ay) G C Em Not the type that can win a race (ay) G C Em Living plastic on a vacant lot (ay) G C Em Left behind and staring at a robot [Chorus] G G6 C Don't be sad for me (ay) G G6 C I'm a cartoon G (ay) C G Am G And my intent is to breathe (ay) C Em C D In a new world, don't be sad for me G C Em G C Em [Verse] G C Em I can balance on the highest tree (ay) G C Em You can only see outlines of me (ay) G C Em I can disappear or lighten your day G C In this tainted stage, I'm a skinny little ape [Chorus] G G6 Don't be sad for me C (I'm a skinny little ape) G G6 C I'm a cartoon G (I’m a cartoon) C G Am G And my intent is to breathe (ay) C Em C D In a new world, don't be sad for me [Instrumental] G C Em G C Em G C Em G C Em [Chorus] G G6 C Don't be sad for me (ay) G G6 C I'm a cartoon G (ay) C G Am G And my intent is to breathe (ay) C Em C D In a new world, don't be sad for me [Outro] G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little, skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little, skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little, skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G C Em G C Em G C Em G C Em G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little, skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little, skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little, skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G I'm a skinny little, skinny little, C skinny little, skinny little ape Em (ape ape ape ape ape ape ape) G But nobody knows what C D G they're fooling with (don't be sad for me)
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 8th of December 2022, the track was released. The track was written by Damon Albarn & Greg Kurstin.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: G, C, G6, Em, Am, D
- BPM: 180
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 C – x32010 G6 – 320000 Em – 022000 Am – x02210 D – xx0232 | G – 0232 C – 0003 G6 – Em – 0402 Am – 2000 D – 2220 |
Track Info
- Song: Skinny Ape
- Artist: Gorillaz
- Written by Damon Albarn & Greg Kurstin
- Produced by Remi Kabaka Jr., Greg Kurstin & Gorillaz
- Album: Cracker Island
- Released Date: 8 December 2022
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Skinny Ape in?
Skinny Ape is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Skinny Ape?
You need G, C, G6, Em, Am, D to play Skinny Ape by Gorillaz.
Do I need a capo for Skinny Ape?
No capo is needed to play Skinny Ape by Gorillaz.
How hard is Skinny Ape to play on guitar?
Skinny Ape by Gorillaz is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.