Key: G · BPM: 135 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, Am, C, D, Dm, Em, F, Bb, · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Verse 1] C Penelope Halfpenny sat on the desk C Then stretched and grinned G She cracked her spine G And so we sinned Am F While Ruth in red and Beckett in blue Am F Into the confessional flew Dm G And in that box, unlocked their dreams Dm G While lovers ran hands on nylon Bb Penelope, Penelope, Penelope Halfpenny [Verse 2] C Penelope Halfpenny C Asked a great deal C Turned on her heel G Through her squandered ambitions while marking time Am C F Taught lessons to all adjacent to crime Dm From her days reporting G to Scotland Yard blotter Dm G Who got who and who got what Dm G But none of that mattered, not one jot Bb To Penelope, Penelope, Penelope, C Penelope Halfpenny [Bridge] Em Am D G Ruth in red tumbled from her bed F G although, I know Em Am D G Beckett in blue, hung there bleeding F from the springs below G Penelope, Penelope [Verse 3] C Penelope she came and went C We assumed that all her savings were spent G Her style of drama and her shape of face Am F Disappeared with the dot of a decimal place Dm G While Beckett in blue and Ruth in red Dm G Might for all I know be dead Dm G And to the church door both were driven Dm G Or could be somewhere, happily living Dm G Just in time to be forgiven Bb Penelope, Penelope, Penelope, C N.C. Penelope Halfpenny [Outro] Em Am D G F G Em Am D G F Em Am D G C Em Am D G F G F G F G F G
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 14th of January 2022, the track was released produced by Elvis Costello & Sebastian Krys.
Song Info
- Song: Penelope Halfpenny
- Artist: Elvis Costello & The Imposters
- Produced by Elvis Costello & Sebastian Krys
- Album The Boy Named If
Chords Info
- Tuning: (EADGBE)
- Key: G
- BPM: 135
- Chords: G, Am, C, D, Dm, Em, F, Bb,
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D = Down Stroke, U = UpStroke, N.C = No Chords
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| G – 320003 Am – x02210 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Dm – 2210 Em – 022000 F – 133211 Bb – x13331 | G – 0232 Am – 2000 C – 0003 D – 2220 Dm – 2210 Em – 0402 F – 2010 Bb – 3211 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Penelope Halfpenny in?
Penelope Halfpenny is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Penelope Halfpenny?
You need G, Am, C, D, Dm, Em, F, Bb, to play Penelope Halfpenny by Elvis Costello & The Imposters.
Do I need a capo for Penelope Halfpenny?
No capo is needed to play Penelope Halfpenny by Elvis Costello & The Imposters.
How hard is Penelope Halfpenny to play on guitar?
Penelope Halfpenny by Elvis Costello & The Imposters is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.