Key: F#m · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 90 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Em, Bm, G, C, D, B, E
[Intro] Em Bm Em Bm [Verse] Em Bm I want a girl to make a mess Em G To do no wrong she must confess Em Bm And then perhaps hitch up her dress C G D 'Cos when the flashbulbs explode C G D She's such a sensitive soul… Em Bm Em Bm Do, do, do, do, do, do, do... [Verse] Em Bm I want a girl who is helpless and frail Em G Who won't pull on my ponytail Em Bm I want a girl who has no past Em She's made up now G But that won't last C G D 'Cos when she sits on my knee C G D I hear her whisper to me [Chorus] Em "Can't you see, I could be, Bm I could be your Em spooky girlfriend… Bm Em Bm Do, do, do, do.... Em Bm I could be, I could be your Em Bm spooky girlfriend…" Em Bm Em Bm Do, do, do, do, do, do, do... [Verse] Em And the broken toys are Bm scattered in the attic Em Newspapers play with Bm the words of the fanatic Em While the greeting cards are Bm your most poetic lyric Em And the flat champagne is G sweet sugar syrup [Break] Em Bm Em Bm Em I want to paint you with glitter and with dirt Bm Picture you with innocence and hurt Em The shutter closes, exposes the shot Bm She says, "Are you looking up my skirt?" C When you say "No" B She says "Why not?" [Verse] Em Bm I want a girl to turn my screw Em G To wind my watch, to buckle my shoe Em Bm And if she won't her mother will do C G D But when she does as she's told C G D We'll all turn platinum and gold C G D But when she sits on my knee C G D I hear her whisper to me Em "Can't you see?" Bm E Bm "I could be your spooky girlfriend"
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ℹ️ About This Song
The track was was produced by Kieran Lynch, Leo Pearson, Ciarán Cahill & Elvis Costello.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: F#m
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Em, Bm, G, C, D, B, E
- BPM: 90
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Em – 022000 Bm – x24432 G – 320003 C – x32010 D – xx0232 B – x24442 E – 022100 | Em – 0402 Bm – 4222 G – 0232 C – 0003 D – 2220 B – 3211 E – 1402 |
Track Info
- Song: Spooky Girlfriend
- Artist: Elvis Costello
- Written by Elvis Costello
- Produced by Kieran Lynch, Leo Pearson, Ciarán Cahill & Elvis Costello
- Album: When I Was Cruel
- Released Date: 12 April 2002
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Spooky Girlfriend in?
Spooky Girlfriend is in the key of F#m.
What chords do I need for Spooky Girlfriend?
You need Em, Bm, G, C, D, B, E to play Spooky Girlfriend by Elvis Costello.
Do I need a capo for Spooky Girlfriend?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Spooky Girlfriend by Elvis Costello.
How hard is Spooky Girlfriend to play on guitar?
Spooky Girlfriend by Elvis Costello is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.