Capo
4
Difficulty
Intermediate πͺ
Rate for accuracy
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Key: E
Intro:
C F E Am
G C D G x2
Verse 1:
C F E Am C F E Am
A turtleneck
will cover that up (Cover up)
C F E Am C F E Am
So sweat it out, and keep your mouth shut
C F E Am C F E Am
FBI (Cover it up), CIA (Cover it up)
C F E Am C F E Am
JPL (Cover it up), CNN (Cover it up)
C F E
Turtleneck (Oh, cover it up)
Refrain:
Dm G
Hope that they're not wondering
Dm G
Why I'm never laundering
Chorus:
C F E Am
My turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
G C Dm G
Everything I've come to be since she had her way with me
C F E Am
Turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
G C Dm G
From the shadows in the streets hidden eyes are watching me
Verse 2:
C F E Am C F E Am
Even the wolf, wears a disguise
C F E Am C F E Am
So pull the wool, down over your eyes
C F E Am C F E Am
KGB (Cover it up), LBC (Wrap the f**k up)
C F E Am C F E Am
MTV (Cover it up), FCC (Cover it up)
C F E
Turtleneck (Oh, cover it up)
Refrain:
Dm G
Hope that mom's not wondering
Dm G
Why I'm never laundering
Chorus:
C F E Am
My turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
G C Dm G
Everything I've come to be since she had her way with me
C F E Am
Turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
G C Dm G
From the shadows in the streets hidden eyes are watching me
Bridge:
N.C. G F# E
Video cameras in the trees, documenting all they please
D C
Sometimes I wish I could rewind
N.C. G F# E
Video cameras in the trees, catch her when she comes and leaves
D C
Sometimes I wish I could rewind
B A
I only wish I could rewind
G F
I only wish I could rewind
[Solo]
C F E Am
G C Dm G x2
Chorus:
C F E Am
My turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
G C Dm G
Everything I've come to be since she had her way with me
Other versions of this song
- Turtleneck Coverup (Tabs)
Song History
Published: December 29, 2025
Last Updated: December 29, 2025