Other arrangements of Dead Skunk
Pick a learning view.
Cross in’ the high way late last night,
he (C)should a looked left and he (G)should a looked right.
He did n’t see the sta tion wag on car.
The (C)skunk got squashed and there you are.
You got your dead
skunk in the (D)mid dle of the road, (C)dead skunk in the (G)mid dle of the road, dead
skunk in the (D)mid dle of the road, (C)sink in’ to high
heav (G)en.
Take a whiff on me.
That ain’t no rose.
Roll up your win dow and hold your nose.
You don’t have to look and you (D)don’t have to see, ’cause you can feel it in your ol (G)fac to ry.
You got your dead skunk in the (D)mid dle of the road,
dead skunk in the (G)mid dle of the road,
dead skunk in the (D)mid dle of the road and it’s stink in’ to high heav (G)en.
Now, you got your dead cat and you got (D)your dead dog.
On a (C)moon light night you got your (G)dead toad frog.
Got your dead rab bit and your (D)dead rac coon.
The (C)blood and the guts, they’re gon na (G)make you swoon.
You got your dead skunk
in the mid dle,
dead skunk in the (G)mid dle of the road.
Dead skunk in the (D)mid dle of the road
stink in’ to high heav (G)en.
dead skunk
in the mid dle,
dead skunk in the (G)mid dle of the road.
Dead skunk in the (D)mid dle of the road
stink in’ to high heav (G)en.
(G)en.
Dead Skunk — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dead Skunk" by Loudon Wainwright III: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Dead Skunk”
- What key is "Dead Skunk" by Loudon Wainwright III played in?
- Dead Skunk is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dead Skunk"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dead Skunk" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Dead Skunk"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dead Skunk"?
- "Dead Skunk" was originally performed by Loudon Wainwright III. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dead Skunk"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dead Skunk" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dead Skunk" by Loudon Wainwright III. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Dead Skunk" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Dead Skunk" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.