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This has always been one of my favourite Julian Cope songs; simple
and yet affecting. Originally done on some kind of synthesiser(s)
I guess, but nice to play on a guitar.
Key of C (mainly, but with Eb thrown in to keep it interesting.)
Intro
 C   Dm(x4)
Verse 1
(Each line of the verse follow this progression. Listen for timing.)
CHalf the Dmtime as I Emsit in disarrayDm  
I am thinking of a dream I never had
Then I awake, and for a while
I call your name in Colin’s house
But tiny children have a way of falling down
Interlude 1
EbOh, I could make Dma meal
EbOf that wonderful Dmdespair I feel
EbBut waking up I tDmurn and face the wGall
Verse 2
(Each line of the verse follow this progression. Listen for timing.)
CThe car aDmrrives and Emtakes me back Dmagain
Drifting through imaginary planes
And fighting men aboard a raft
A sailing ship has run aground
And confidence is valued in these days
Interlude 2
EbBut each characteDmr
EbIs plundering my Dmhome
EbAnd taking everytDmhing that is my owGn
Interlude 3
(Repeat this next section twice)
DmOh no, I’m not sure Cabout
DmThose things that I Ccare about
DmOh no, I’m not sure, Cnot any more.G..
(Repeat the verse progression to fade….)
C Dm Em Dm
Repeating Melody
--------------|--------------|
------8-6-5---|-----8-65-65-5|
7-5-7------7-5|7-5-7-------7-|
--------------|--------------|
--------------|--------------|
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(I can't be bothered writing out all the tab, but that should be enough to get you going…)

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Tiny Children

by The Teardrop Explodes

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This has always been one of my favourite Julian Cope songs; simple

and yet affecting. Originally done on some kind of synthesiser(s)

I guess, but nice to play on a guitar.

Key of C (mainly, but with Eb thrown in to keep it interesting.)

Intro

C Dm

(x4)

Verse 1

(Each line of the verse follow this progression. Listen for timing.)

C Dm Em Dm

Half the time as I sit in disarray

I am thinking of a dream I never had

Then I awake, and for a while

I call your name in Colin’s house

But tiny children have a way of falling down

Interlude 1

Eb Dm

Oh, I could make a meal

Eb Dm

Of that wonderful despair I feel

Eb Dm G

But waking up I turn and face the wall

Verse 2

(Each line of the verse follow this progression. Listen for timing.)

C Dm Em Dm

The car arrives and takes me back again

Drifting through imaginary planes

And fighting men aboard a raft

A sailing ship has run aground

And confidence is valued in these days

Interlude 2

Eb Dm

But each character

Eb Dm

Is plundering my home

Eb Dm G

And taking everything that is my own

Interlude 3

(Repeat this next section twice)

Dm C

Oh no, I’m not sure about

Dm C

Those things that I care about

Dm C G

Oh no, I’m not sure, not any more...

(Repeat the verse progression to fade….)

C Dm Em Dm

Repeating Melody

--------------|--------------|

------8-6-5---|-----8-65-65-5|

7-5-7------7-5|7-5-7-------7-|

--------------|--------------|

(I can't be bothered writing out all the tab, but that should be enough to get you going…)

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