The Mountain Goats

Golden Jackal Song

by The Mountain Goats
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Intro: C G G C Verse: C Well I swung through town G Shining like a new quarter G Felt something sharp rise up within me C when I Crossed the border C Stopped at the gas station payphone G I let my fingers fly G The wicked impulses were dying but I C Couldn't let them die
Chorus: C And we were over at your place, singing about the old times Dm No one had anything to prove F C G F F# Gm F# I ate so much carrion that I could not move C I was bloated Solo: C G G C Verse 2: C When I saw your kitchen G Glistening like the old country G All your cups and glasses C Lined up in front of me C And I stopped at the faucet for a minute G Waited 'til you came in to see what was wrong G Your fingers brushed my ribs playfully C And I played along Chorus 2: C And you had your tongue in my mouth Dm Your eyes glistening in the light F C G F F# Gm F# I ate rich raw carrion 'til I couldn't think right C I was full Outro: C G G C x2 C Dm F C G F F# Gm F# C G G C x2

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Published: March 7, 2025
Last Updated: September 10, 2025