Chord My Skin by Natalie Merchant

song : my skin album : ophelia tuning : capo on 1st fret +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 88 10 10 98 = Em * x22000 = Em xx0232 = D x32010 = C x02210 = Am 320003 = G when you see Em * , you can play Em open if you want , but i find that it sounds better with the bar chord . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ intro : Em * D C Em Am D Em * D C Em Em D Em * D take a look at my body C Em look at my hands Am there’s so much here that i D don’t understand Em * D your face saving promises C Em whispered like prayers Em i don’t need them D i don’t need them Em i’ve been treated so wrong C i’ve been treated so long G D as if i’m becoming untouchable Em * D well , contempt loves the silence C Em it thrives in the dark Am with fine winding tendrils that D strangle the heart Em * D they say that promises C Em sweeten the blow Em but i don’t need them D no , i don’t need them Em i’ve been treated so wrong C i’ve been treated so long G D as if i’m becoming untouchable Em i’m a slow dying flower C in a frost killing hour G the sweet turning sour D and untouchable Em * D C Em Am D Em * D C Em Em D Em o , i need the darkness , the sweetness C G the sadness , the weakness D oh , i need this Em i need a lullaby , a kiss goodnight C G angel sweet love of my life D oh , i need this Em i’m a slow dying flower C in a frost killing hour G the sweet turning sour D and untouchable Em * D do you remember the way C Em that you touched me before? Am all the trembling sweetness D i loved and adored Em * D your face saving promises C Em whispered like prayers Em i don’t need them D no , i don’t need them Em o , i need the darkness , the sweetness C G the sadness , the weakness D oh , i need this Em i need a lullaby , a kiss goodnight C G the angel sweet love of my life D oh , i need this Em is it dark enough? can you see me? C G do you want me? can you reach me? D oh , i’m leaving Em you better shut your mouth , hold your breath C G kiss me now and catch your death D oh , i mean this Em C G D . . .