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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Dead Skunk" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dead Skunk"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Dead Skunk". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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