Bobby Pickett - Monster Mash Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
I [G]was working in the lab late one night
When my [Em]eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my [C]monster from his slab began to rise
And [D]suddenly to my surprise
[verse 2]
He did the [G]mash, he did the monster mash
The monster [Em]mash, it was a graveyard smash
He did the [C]mash, it caught on in a flash
He did the [D]mash, he did the monster mash
[verse 3]
From my [G]laboratory in the castle east
To the [Em]master bedroom where the vampires feast
The [C]ghouls all came from their humble abodes
To [D]get a jolt from my electrodes
[verse 4]
They did the [G]mash, they did the monster mash
The monster [Em]mash, it was a graveyard smash
They did the [C]mash, it caught on in a flash
They did the [D]mash, they did the monster mash
[verse 5]
The [C]zombies were having fun, the [D]party had just begun
The [C]guests included Wolf Man, [D]Dracula and his son
[verse 6]
The [G]scene was rocking, all were digging the sounds
[Em]Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
The [C]Coffin-Bangers were about to arrive
With their [D]vocal group, “The Crypt-Kicker Five”
[verse 7]
They played the [G]mash, they played the monster mash
The monster [Em]mash, it was a graveyard smash
They played the [C]mash, it caught on in a flash
They played the [D]mash, they played the monster mash
[verse 8]
Out [G]from his coffin, Drac’s voice did ring,
seems [Em]he was troubled by just one thing
He [C]opened the lid and shook his fist,
And [D]said, “Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist?”
[verse 9]
It’s now the [G]mash, it’s now the monster mash
The monster [Em]mash, and it’s a graveyard smash
It’s now the [C]mash, it’s caught on in a flash
It’s now the [D]mash, it’s now the monster mash
Now [G]everything’s cool, Drac’s a part of the band
And [Em]my monster mash is the hit of the land
For [C]you, the living, this mash was meant too
When [D]you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
[Closing]
Then you can [G]mash, then you can monster mash,
The monster [Em]mash, and do my graveyard smash
Then you can [C]mash, you’ll catch on in a flash,
Then you can [D]mash, then you can monster mash
How to play Monster Mash on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Bobby Pickett - Monster Mash on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Monster Mash uses these transitions most often: C → D (12), Em → C (10), and G → Em (10). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Em chord transition.
1. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
2. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
3. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
Monster Mash chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Monster Mash.
- Monster Mash includes 43 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Monster Mash contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Monster Mash connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → D: 11%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → C: 14%