Unknown Tongue Chords by Blue Öyster Cult

Unknown Tongue chords by Blue Öyster Cult

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Unknown Tongue by Blue Öyster Cult: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Unknown Tongue" by Blue Öyster Cult is a deep cut from their 1983 album "The Revölution by Night." The song features intricate guitar work by Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, known for his melodic solos and tasteful phrasing. The bassline, played by Joe Bouchard, provides a solid foundation for the track, showcasing his dynamic playing style. The song's eerie atmosphere is enhanced by the use of chorus and delay effects on the guitars, creating a haunting sonic landscape.

Difficulty: Beginner 👶

Key: Am

Intro:
Am G F Am

Verse 1:
Am                          G
 There was no light, shining through the window
F                      Am
As Margaret lie in bed
Am                   G
 She was wearing her cotton pajamas
  F                       Am
A crucifix above her head

Pre-chorus:
Em              Am
  She awoke from a dream
Em
 Her eyes were open
G                            F
 Her lips were moving in the dark

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Chorus:
Am           G
  Speak to me  in many voices
F                          Am
  Make them all sound like one
          G
Let me see  your sacred mysteries
F                     Am
 Reveal to me the Unknown Tongue
F                     Am
 Reveal to me the Unknown Tongue

Verse 2:
Am               G
She put her hands upon her breasts
F
 And they were small and hard and young
Am                          G
 And everywhere she touched, she felt the fire
F                                       Am
Waiting for the answer that must surely come

Pre-chorus:
Em            Am
  Is this the way to love?
Em          G                F
  Or is this just the way to die?

Chorus:
Am           G
  Speak to me  in many voices
F                          Am
  Make them all sound like one
          G
Let me see  your sacred mysteries
F                     Am
 Reveal to me the Unknown Tongue
F                     Am
 Reveal to me the Unknown Tongue

[Piano Solo]
Am G F F (x3)
Am

Verse 3:
Am                G
 And then she took  her father's razor
F
 And watched it cut into her palm
Am               G
 She put her hand  up to her mouth
F
 To taste the blood so holy and warm
Em              Am
  She got up in the morning
Em                 G                   F
  Put on her dress, and patent leather shoes
Am             Em
 Ate her cereal, and kissed her mother
G                            F
 Caught the bus, and went to school


[Outro Chorus]
Am           G
  Speak to me  in many voices
F                          Am
  Make them all sound like one
          G
Let me see  your sacred mysteries
F                     Am
 Reveal to me the Unknown Tongue
F                     Am
 Reveal to me the Unknown Tongue
F             Am
 Reveal to me,  reveal to me
F             Am
 Reveal to me,  reveal to me
F             Am
 Reveal to me,  reveal to me
F             Am
 Reveal to me,  reveal to me
F             Am
 Reveal to me,  reveal to me

(ad lib. + fade out)

Published: July 7, 2025

Last updated: July 7, 2025

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