Rascal King Chords
Rascal King by Mighty Mighty Bosstones is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, A, G, C, Em and D/F#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: ( D A G A ) x2
D A G A
Well he was, fueled by a lack, drew inspiration from a need
D A G A
So many problems to crack, and mouths to feed
D A G A
Crooked was the path, and brazen was the walk
D D G C
A cocky swagger, up the ladder and could he ever talk
D Em D/F# Em
The last hurrah? nah! I'd do it again
D Em D/F# G
The Rascal King behind the bars or the one in front of them
D Em D/F# Em
The last hurrah? nah! I'd do it again
D Em D/F# G
The Rascal King behind the bars or the one in front of them
D A G A
The love of God and constant contradictions
D A G A
With just a smile, wink or nod, what's stranger fact or fiction?
D A G A
And never ceasing to amaze, on a regular basis
D D G C
First hand into his pocket or first fist into the faces
D Em D/F# Em
The last hurrah? nah! I'd do it again
D Em D/F# G
The Rascal King behind the bars or the one in front of them
D Em D/F# Em
The last hurrah? nah! I'd do it again
D Em D/F# G
The Rascal King behind the bars or the one in front of them
Solo: D A G A D A G A D A G A D D G C
D A G A
A legendary character (when?) only then (where?) only there (do it again)
D A G A
A hero or a hooligan? well, that part's never clear (do it again)
D A G A
Pride or shame, it's all the same, who's innocent or who's to blame? (do it again)
D D G (hold)
Politics or just a game? well in the end they knew his name
D Em D/F# Em
The last hurrah? nah! I'd do it again
D Em D/F# G
The Rascal King behind the bars or the one in front of them
D Em D/F# Em
The last hurrah? nah! I'd do it again
D Em D/F# C D
The Rascal King behind the bars or the one in front of them