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Intro:
  C    E   Am(x2)
Verse 1:
I tell you GI didn't B7do it, 'cos EmI wasn't there.
 GDon't blame B7me; it Emjust isn't fair.
 AYou listen to C#7their side, now F#mlisten to mine
 ACan't think of a C#7story; sure you'll F#mfind me sometime.
Chorus 1:
 EmNow pass the Gblame, and don't blame Bm/F#me.
 DmJust close your F/Ceyes, and count to Amthree. (One, two, three).
 CmThen I'll be D#gone, and you'll for-Gmget;
 A#mThe broken C#window, T.V Fmset.
Verse 2:
 CIt wasn't me B7either; I'm Amjust his mate.
 CHe told me to B7stand here and Amwatch the gate.
 GI've got a B7wife, and three Emkids, you know?
 GThey'll tell you B7I'm straight; at Emleast I think so.
 AI'm as C#7honest, as the F#mday is long;
 AThe longer the C#7daylight; the F#mless I do wrong.
Chorus 2:
 EmNow pass the Gblame, and don't blame Bm/F#me.
 DmJust close your F/Ceyes, and count to Amthree. (One, two, three).
 CmThen I'll be D#gone, and you'll for-Gmget;
 A#mThe broken C#window, T.V Fmset.
Interlude:
  Am   G(x2), Am,   F    C  F,   C  C7  
Chorus 3: (Instrumental)
  Em    G  Bm/F#,   Dm    F/C  Am,
  Cm    D#  Gm,   A#m    C#  Fm  
Chorus 4:
 EmPass the Gblame, and don't blame Bm/F#me.
 DmJust close your F/Ceyes, and count to Amthree. (One, two, three).
 CmThen I'll be D#gone, and I'll for-Gmget;
 A#mThat what you C#give is what you Fmget.
Chorus 5:
 EmPass the Gblame, and don't blame Bm/F#me.
 DmJust close your F/Ceyes, and count to Amthree. (One, two, three).
 CmThen I'll be D#gone, and you'll for-Gmget;
 A#mThe broken C#window, T.V Fmset.
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
   C       E       Am      G       B7      Em      A
 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 x32010  022100  x02210  320003  021202  022000  577655
   C#7     F#m    Bm/F#    Dm      F/C     Cm      D#
 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 x46464  244222  224432  xx0231  x33211  x35543  665x4x
   Gm      A#m     C#      Fm      F       C7
 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 355333  x13321  x46664  133111  133211  x32310

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Shut Up

by Madness

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#7

F#m

Bm/F#

F/C

A#m

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Intro:

C E Am

(x2)

Verse 1:

G B7 Em

I tell you I didn't do it, 'cos I wasn't there.

G B7 Em

Don't blame me; it just isn't fair.

A C#7 F#m

You listen to their side, now listen to mine

A C#7 F#m

Can't think of a story; sure you'll find me sometime.

Chorus 1:

Em G Bm/F#

Now pass the blame, and don't blame me.

Dm F/C Am

Just close your eyes, and count to three. (One, two, three).

Cm D# Gm

Then I'll be gone, and you'll for-get;

A#m C# Fm

The broken window, T.V set.

Verse 2:

C B7 Am

It wasn't me either; I'm just his mate.

C B7 Am

He told me to stand here and watch the gate.

G B7 Em

I've got a wife, and three kids, you know?

G B7 Em

They'll tell you I'm straight; at least I think so.

A C#7 F#m

I'm as honest, as the day is long;

A C#7 F#m

The longer the daylight; the less I do wrong.

Chorus 2:

Em G Bm/F#

Now pass the blame, and don't blame me.

Dm F/C Am

Just close your eyes, and count to three. (One, two, three).

Cm D# Gm

Then I'll be gone, and you'll for-get;

A#m C# Fm

The broken window, T.V set.

Interlude:

Am G Am F C F C C7

(x2), , ,

Chorus 3: (Instrumental)

Em G Bm/F# Dm F/C Am

, ,

Cm D# Gm A#m C# Fm

Chorus 4:

Em G Bm/F#

Pass the blame, and don't blame me.

Dm F/C Am

Just close your eyes, and count to three. (One, two, three).

Cm D# Gm

Then I'll be gone, and I'll for-get;

A#m C# Fm

That what you give is what you get.

Chorus 5:

Em G Bm/F#

Pass the blame, and don't blame me.

Dm F/C Am

Just close your eyes, and count to three. (One, two, three).

Cm D# Gm

Then I'll be gone, and you'll for-get;

A#m C# Fm

The broken window, T.V set.

(Repeat to Fade)

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

---------------

C E Am G B7 Em A

EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE

x32010 022100 x02210 320003 021202 022000 577655

C#7 F#m Bm/F# Dm F/C Cm D#

EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE

x46464 244222 224432 xx0231 x33211 x35543 665x4x

Gm A#m C# Fm F C7

EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE

355333 x13321 x46664 133111 133211 x32310

About Shut Up Chords by Madness

Learn how to play Shut Up by Madness with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shut Up chords”, “Shut Up guitar chords”, or “Madness Shut Up 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 Shut Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shut Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, E, Am, G, B7, Em.

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