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Monster Mash Chords

Bobby Pickett Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Bobby Pickett’s novelty Halloween hit about a graveyard monster dance party. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was working in the lab, late one night

C G

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

G

For my monster from his slab, began to rise

C G

And suddenly to my surprise

Chorus

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

He did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

Verse 2

G

From my laboratory in the castle east

C G

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

G

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

C G

To get a jolt from my electrode

Chorus

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

They did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

Bridge

C G

The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun

C G

The guests included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son

C G

The scene was rockin’, all were diggin’ the sounds

C G

Igor on the chains, backed by his baying hounds

C G

The coffin-bangers were about to arrive

C G

With their vocal group, ‘The Crypt-Kicker Five’

Verse 3

G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

G

They played the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

Chorus

C G

Out from his coffin, Dracula’s voice did ring

C G

Seems he was troubled by just one thing

C G

He opened the lid and shook his fist and said

C G

“Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”

Outro

G

It’s now the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

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Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Bobby Pickett’s novelty Halloween hit about a graveyard monster dance party. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was working in the lab, late one night

C G

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

G

For my monster from his slab, began to rise

C G

And suddenly to my surprise

Chorus

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

He did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

Verse 2

G

From my laboratory in the castle east

C G

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

G

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

C G

To get a jolt from my electrode

Chorus

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

They did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

Bridge

C G

The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun

C G

The guests included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son

C G

The scene was rockin’, all were diggin’ the sounds

C G

Igor on the chains, backed by his baying hounds

C G

The coffin-bangers were about to arrive

C G

With their vocal group, ‘The Crypt-Kicker Five’

Verse 3

G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

G

They played the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

Chorus

C G

Out from his coffin, Dracula’s voice did ring

C G

Seems he was troubled by just one thing

C G

He opened the lid and shook his fist and said

C G

“Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”

Outro

G

It’s now the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Bobby Pickett’s novelty Halloween hit about a graveyard monster dance party. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was working in the lab, late one night

C G

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

G

For my monster from his slab, began to rise

C G

And suddenly to my surprise

Chorus

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

He did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

Verse 2

G

From my laboratory in the castle east

C G

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

G

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

C G

To get a jolt from my electrode

Chorus

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

They did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

Bridge

C G

The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun

C G

The guests included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son

C G

The scene was rockin’, all were diggin’ the sounds

C G

Igor on the chains, backed by his baying hounds

C G

The coffin-bangers were about to arrive

C G

With their vocal group, ‘The Crypt-Kicker Five’

Verse 3

G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

G

They played the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

Chorus

C G

Out from his coffin, Dracula’s voice did ring

C G

Seems he was troubled by just one thing

C G

He opened the lid and shook his fist and said

C G

“Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”

Outro

G

It’s now the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Bobby Pickett’s novelty Halloween hit about a graveyard monster dance party. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was working in the lab, late one night

C G

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

G

For my monster from his slab, began to rise

C G

And suddenly to my surprise

Chorus

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

He did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

Verse 2

G

From my laboratory in the castle east

C G

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

G

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

C G

To get a jolt from my electrode

Chorus

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

They did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

Bridge

C G

The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun

C G

The guests included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son

C G

The scene was rockin’, all were diggin’ the sounds

C G

Igor on the chains, backed by his baying hounds

C G

The coffin-bangers were about to arrive

C G

With their vocal group, ‘The Crypt-Kicker Five’

Verse 3

G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

G

They played the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

Chorus

C G

Out from his coffin, Dracula’s voice did ring

C G

Seems he was troubled by just one thing

C G

He opened the lid and shook his fist and said

C G

“Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”

Outro

G

It’s now the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Bobby Pickett’s novelty Halloween hit about a graveyard monster dance party. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was working in the lab, late one night

C G

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

G

For my monster from his slab, began to rise

C G

And suddenly to my surprise

Chorus

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

He did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

Verse 2

G

From my laboratory in the castle east

C G

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

G

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

C G

To get a jolt from my electrode

Chorus

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

They did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

Bridge

C G

The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun

C G

The guests included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son

C G

The scene was rockin’, all were diggin’ the sounds

C G

Igor on the chains, backed by his baying hounds

C G

The coffin-bangers were about to arrive

C G

With their vocal group, ‘The Crypt-Kicker Five’

Verse 3

G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

G

They played the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

Chorus

C G

Out from his coffin, Dracula’s voice did ring

C G

Seems he was troubled by just one thing

C G

He opened the lid and shook his fist and said

C G

“Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”

Outro

G

It’s now the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Bobby Pickett’s novelty Halloween hit about a graveyard monster dance party. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was working in the lab, late one night

C G

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

G

For my monster from his slab, began to rise

C G

And suddenly to my surprise

Chorus

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

He did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

Verse 2

G

From my laboratory in the castle east

C G

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

G

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

C G

To get a jolt from my electrode

Chorus

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

C G

They did the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They did the mash, they did the monster mash

Bridge

C G

The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun

C G

The guests included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son

C G

The scene was rockin’, all were diggin’ the sounds

C G

Igor on the chains, backed by his baying hounds

C G

The coffin-bangers were about to arrive

C G

With their vocal group, ‘The Crypt-Kicker Five’

Verse 3

G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash

G

They played the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

They played the mash, they played the monster mash

Chorus

C G

Out from his coffin, Dracula’s voice did ring

C G

Seems he was troubled by just one thing

C G

He opened the lid and shook his fist and said

C G

“Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?”

Outro

G

It’s now the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

C G

The monster mash, and it’s a graveyard smash

G

Now it’s the mash, it caught on in a flash

C G

Now it’s the mash, it’s now the monster mash

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.