Key: C# · Capo: 1st fret · BPM: 115 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, F, G
[Intro] C F C F C F C F [Verse] C F The cave mouth shines C F By pure force of will C F I look down on the world C F From the top of this lonesome hill C G And you can run, and run some more C F From here all the way to singapore C G C But i will carry you home in my teeth C [Verse] C F In the great hall you drink red wine C F You chew meat off the bone C F I beat down the new path to the castle C F I come naked and alone C G I laid my son on the bier, i burned the wreath C F Fire overhead, water underneath C G You can stand up or you can run C F You and i both know what you've done C G And i will carry you home C F I will carry you home C G C I will carry you home in my teeth C [Outro] C F C F C F C F C G C F C G C
ℹ️ About This Song
The track was written & produced by John Darnielle
Track Info
Recommended Gear
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
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- Song: Grendels Mother
- Artist: The Mountain Goats
- Album: Zopilote Machine
- Released Date: July 1994
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: C, F, G
- BPM: 115
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x43121 F – 244322 G – 466544 | C – 0003 F – 2010 G – 0232 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Grendels Mother in?
Grendels Mother is in the key of C#.
What chords do I need for Grendels Mother?
You need C, F, G to play Grendels Mother by The Mountain Goats.
Do I need a capo for Grendels Mother?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Grendels Mother by The Mountain Goats.
How hard is Grendels Mother to play on guitar?
Grendels Mother by The Mountain Goats is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.