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INTRO: E  
VERSE 1:
EThey said release remote control, but we Bdidn't want it on the Elabel 
EThey said, fly to Amsterdam, the people Blaughed but the Epress went mad
C#mOoh ooh Aooh, Bsomeone's really Esmart
C#mOoh ooh Aooh, comBplete control, that's a laugh
VERSE 2:
On the Elast tour my mates couldn't get in, I'd Bopen up the back door but they'd Eget run out again
At every Ehotel we was met by the law, Bcome for the party, Ecome to make sure
C#mOoh ooh Aooh, have Bwe done something Ewrong
C#mOoh ooh Aooh, comBplete control, even over this song
SOLO:  E   E   B   EX2       C#m               A   G   G   C#m   A   E  E  
                   You're my guitar hero
VERSE 3:
EThey said we'd be artistically free Bwhen we signed that bit of Epaper
EThey meant let's make a lots of money and Bworry about it later
C#mOoh ooh Aooh, I'll Bnever underEstand
C#mOoh ooh Aooh, comBplete control, let me see your other hand
BRIDGE:
 BI don't Atrust youC#m, why do you trust me,  D    A  Ehuh
 BAll over the Anews spread C#mfast, they're Ddirty, they're Afilthy, they ain't gonna Elast
 BThis is Joe Apublic C#mspeaking, I'm conDtrolled in the bodyA, controlled in the Emind
 BThis is the Apunk rockerC#ms, we're conDtrolled in the bodyA, controlled in the Emind 
OUTRO (over ad lib vocal):  B   A   C#m   D   A   EX4

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Complete Control

by The Clash

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C#m

INTRO:

VERSE 1:

E B E

They said release remote control, but we didn't want it on the label

E B E

They said, fly to Amsterdam, the people laughed but the press went mad

C#m A B E

Ooh ooh ooh, someone's really smart

C#m A B

Ooh ooh ooh, complete control, that's a laugh

VERSE 2:

E B E

On the last tour my mates couldn't get in, I'd open up the back door but they'd get run out again

E B E

At every hotel we was met by the law, come for the party, come to make sure

C#m A B E

Ooh ooh ooh, have we done something wrong

C#m A B

Ooh ooh ooh, complete control, even over this song

E E B E C#m A G G C#m A E E

SOLO: X2

You're my guitar hero

VERSE 3:

E B E

They said we'd be artistically free when we signed that bit of paper

E B

They meant let's make a lots of money and worry about it later

C#m A B E

Ooh ooh ooh, I'll never understand

C#m A B

Ooh ooh ooh, complete control, let me see your other hand

BRIDGE:

B A C#m D A E

I don't trust you, why do you trust me, huh

B A C#m D A E

All over the news spread fast, they're dirty, they're filthy, they ain't gonna last

B A C#m D A E

This is Joe public speaking, I'm controlled in the body, controlled in the mind

B A C#m D A E

This is the punk rockers, we're controlled in the body, controlled in the mind

B A C#m D A E

OUTRO (over ad lib vocal): X4

About Complete Control Chords by The Clash

Learn how to play Complete Control by The Clash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Complete Control chords”, “Complete Control guitar chords”, or “The Clash Complete Control 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 Complete Control chords and for experienced players who want accurate Complete Control lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, C#m, A, G, D.

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What key is "Complete Control" in?

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