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Shame Scandal

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[Chorus]
I said D7oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
D7Oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
[Verse 1]
Down in GTrinidad, there was a Dfamily
With D7much confusion as Gyou will see
A mama and a papa and a Dboy who was grown
He D7wanted to marry and have Gwife of his own
He found a girl, she Dsuited him nice
He D7went to his father to Gask his advice
His father said, "son, I Dhave to say no
The D7girl is your sister, but your Gmama don't know"
[Chorus]
D7Oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
I said D7oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
[Verse 2]
And then the Gweeks went by and the Dsummer came down
D7Soon, the best girl on the Gislands he found
He went to his papa to Dmake it a date
His D7papa shook his head and to Gthis he did say
"You can't marry that girl, I Dhave to say no
Cause the D7girl is your sister, but your Gmama don't know"
[Chorus]
D7Oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
I said D7oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
[Verse 3]
Oh, he Gwent to his mama, he Dcovered his head
He D7told his mom, what his Gfather had said
His mother, she laughed, she said, "Dgo man go
Your D7daddy ain't your daddy, but your Gdaddy don't know"
[Chorus]
D7Oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
Well D7oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
I said D7oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily
I said D7oh, miseGry, D7shame and scandal in the Gfamily

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Shame Scandal

by Madness

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Chorus]

D7 G D7 G

I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

D7 G D7 G

Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

[Verse 1]

G D

Down in Trinidad, there was a family

D7 G

With much confusion as you will see

A mama and a papa and a boy who was grown

D7 G

He wanted to marry and have wife of his own

He found a girl, she suited him nice

D7 G

He went to his father to ask his advice

His father said, "son, I have to say no

D7 G

The girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"

[Chorus]

D7 G D7 G

Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

D7 G D7 G

I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

[Verse 2]

G D

And then the weeks went by and the summer came down

D7 G

Soon, the best girl on the islands he found

He went to his papa to make it a date

D7 G

His papa shook his head and to this he did say

"You can't marry that girl, I have to say no

D7 G

Cause the girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"

[Chorus]

D7 G D7 G

Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

D7 G D7 G

I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

[Verse 3]

G D

Oh, he went to his mama, he covered his head

D7 G

He told his mom, what his father had said

His mother, she laughed, she said, "go man go

D7 G

Your daddy ain't your daddy, but your daddy don't know"

[Chorus]

D7 G D7 G

Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

D7 G D7 G

Well oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

D7 G D7 G

I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

D7 G D7 G

I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

About Shame Scandal Chords by Madness

Learn how to play Shame Scandal by Madness with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shame Scandal chords”, “Shame Scandal guitar chords”, or “Madness Shame Scandal 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 Shame Scandal chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shame Scandal lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D7, G, D, A.

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Is "Shame Scandal" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shame Scandal" 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 "Shame Scandal" in?

The chords for "Shame Scandal" show the original chord names (including D7, G, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.