Serpents Chords
Serpents by Sharon Van Etten is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G6, Em, F# and C. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro:
G6 Em (3x)
F#
Verse
G6 Em
It was a close call
G6 Em
Sitting in the back of the room
G6
With a boy gettin' it on
Em F# C
But they didn't know
Em
Closing on my black eye
C Em C
Feel safe at times
Em C
Certain emblems
Em F#
Tell me it's time
C Em F#
Serpents in my mind
C Em F#
Looking for your crimes
C Em F#
Everything changes
C Em F#
I don't want mine to this time
Verse
C Em
You enjoy sucking on dreams
C Em
So I will fall asleep with someone other than you
C Em F#
I had a thought you would take me seriously
C Em F#
And listen on
C Em F#
Serpents in my mind
C Em F# C
I'm searching for your crimes
Em F#
Everything changes
C
In time
Verse
Em
You'll stay frozen in time
C
Collagen girls
Em C
Controlling minds
Em
You hold the mirror well
F# C Em F#
To everybody else
C Em F#
Serpents in my mind
C Em F# C
Trying to forgive your crimes
Em F# C
Everyone changes in time
Em F# C Em
I hope he changes this time
Outro
C Em C Em F#