Tom: G E|----x-----| B|----x-----| G|----x-----| D|----4-----| A|----2-----| E|----x-----| [Intro] Muted strumming G Bm Em Bm C G Bm Em Bm C [Verse 1] G Bm Em I greeted death like an old familiar friend Bm C And we haven’t spoken in awhile G Bm C But I knew it wouldn’t be long until we meet again Bm C How could I forget that lonesome, boney smile? [Chorus] G Bm Em C Skeleton man, won’t you take my stone-cold hand? G Bm Em C No need to stress, no need to worry, now that my dreams are dead G Bm Em C Phantom in black, won’t you take the long way back? G Bm Em C No need to stress, no need to worry, no need to change your plans, G Bm Em C just take it slow G Bm Em C G Skeleton ghost [Verse 2] Bm Em Me and Death, we go way back Bm C We first met when I was younger, with my favorite childhood pet G Bm Em C Then when I bеcame a man, Death and I got acquainted fast G Bm Thеn through the years, the blood, sweat, and tears Em C I’m afraid he’s my only friend G Bm Em C But I cheated Death at a high-stakes poker bet G Bm Em C And our friendship hasn’t been the same way since [Chorus] G Bm Em C Skeleton man, won’t you take my stone-cold hand? G Bm Em C No need to stress, no need to worry, now that my dreams are dead G Bm Em C Phantom in black I know there’s no easy way back G Bm Em C There’s no need to stress, no need to worry, no need to change your plans, just take it slow G Bm Em C just take it slow G Bm Em C G Skeleton ghost