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The Prince

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Madness - The Prince (1979)
The bands first single, released on the 10th of August 1979.
Peaked at number 16, and in the charts for 11 weeks.
'The Prince' was then re-recorded for the album 'One Step Beyond', with slight alterations.
Can't Beleive there hasn't been a complete & accurate tab for this fantastic song yet!
Here it is, and hope you enjoy.
In the Key of G
Intro:
Buster, he sold the heat 
e|-10--9---8~-|
B|-10--9---8~-|
G|-11--10--9~-|
D|------------|
A|------------|
E|------------|
With a rock-steady beat
e|-8--7--6~---|
B|-8--7--6~---|
G|-9--6--5~---|
D|------------|
A|------------|
E|------------|
Interlude:
G, G
Verse 1:
GAn earthquake is erupting, GBut not in Orange street
GA ghost-dance is preparing, GYou got to help us with your feet
CIf you're not in the mood to dance, CStep back, grab yourself a seat
GThis may not be uptown Jamaica, GBut we promise you a treat
Chorus 1:
DBuster bowl me over with your bogus dance
CShuffle me off my feet
GEven if I kept on runnin'
GI'd never get to Orange street
Verse 2:
GSo I set it up myself to say, GFor the man who set the beat
GSo I'll leave it up to you out there, GTo get him back on his feet
Interlude:
C, C, G, G     
Chorus 2:
DBuster bowl me over with your bogus dance
CShuffle me off my feet
GEven though I'll keep on runnin'
GI'll never get to Orange street
Interlude:
G, G, G, G,
C, C, G, G,
D, C, G, G,
Solo:
G, G, G, G, C, C, G, G, D, C, G, G 
Coda:
GBring back the
GWho is the
GWe want the
(Pause)
Interlude:
G, G, G, G,
C, C, G, G
D, C, G, G
Solo:
G, G, G, G, C, C, G, G, D, C, G, G 
Bring back the Prince... Aahh!

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The Prince

by Madness

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Madness - The Prince (1979)

The bands first single, released on the 10th of August 1979.

Peaked at number 16, and in the charts for 11 weeks.

'The Prince' was then re-recorded for the album 'One Step Beyond', with slight alterations.

Can't Beleive there hasn't been a complete & accurate tab for this fantastic song yet!

Here it is, and hope you enjoy.

In the Key of G

Intro:

Buster, he sold the heat

e|-10--9---8~-|

B|-10--9---8~-|

G|-11--10--9~-|

D|------------|

A|------------|

E|------------|

With a rock-steady beat

e|-8--7--6~---|

B|-8--7--6~---|

G|-9--6--5~---|

D|------------|

A|------------|

E|------------|

Interlude:

G, G

Verse 1:

G G

An earthquake is erupting, But not in Orange street

G G

A ghost-dance is preparing, You got to help us with your feet

C C

If you're not in the mood to dance, Step back, grab yourself a seat

G G

This may not be uptown Jamaica, But we promise you a treat

Chorus 1:

Buster bowl me over with your bogus dance

Shuffle me off my feet

Even if I kept on runnin'

I'd never get to Orange street

Verse 2:

G G

So I set it up myself to say, For the man who set the beat

G G

So I'll leave it up to you out there, To get him back on his feet

Interlude:

C, C, G, G

Chorus 2:

Buster bowl me over with your bogus dance

Shuffle me off my feet

Even though I'll keep on runnin'

I'll never get to Orange street

Interlude:

G, G, G, G,

C, C, G, G,

D, C, G, G,

Solo:

G, G, G, G, C, C, G, G, D, C, G, G

Coda:

Bring back the

Who is the

We want the

(Pause)

Interlude:

G, G, G, G,

C, C, G, G

D, C, G, G

Solo:

G, G, G, G, C, C, G, G, D, C, G, G

Bring back the Prince... Aahh!

About The Prince Chords by Madness

Learn how to play The Prince by Madness with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Prince chords”, “The Prince guitar chords”, or “Madness The Prince chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Prince chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Prince lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, B, D, A, E, C.

FAQ — The Prince by Madness

How do I play "The Prince" by Madness on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Prince" by Madness on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Prince" by Madness free?

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Can I transpose "The Prince" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Prince" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Prince"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Prince" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Prince" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Prince" by Madness with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Madness below.

What key is "The Prince" in?

The chords for "The Prince" show the original chord names (including G, B, D, A, E, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.