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Zoom - Electric Light Orchestra
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Album chords and tabs by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
Released 12 June 2001
Recorded 2000
Genre Rock, cello rock, symphonic rock
Length 43:36
Label Epic
Producer Jeff Lynne
Writers All songs written by Jeff Lynne
Track List
1. Alright 3:13
2. Moment in Paradise 3:36
3. State of Mind 3:04
4. Just for Love 3:40
5. Stranger on a Quiet Street 3:41
6. In My Own Time 3:03
7. Easy Money 2:50
8. It Really Doesn't Matter 3:20
9. Ordinary Dream 3:23
10. A Long Time Gone 3:15
11. Melting in the Sun 3:10
12. All She Wanted 3:14
13. Lonesome Lullaby 4:02
Musicians
Jeff Lynne – Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Cello, Drums.
Richard Tandy – Keyboards ("Alright")
George Harrison – Slide guitar ("A Long Time Gone" and "All She Wanted")
Ringo Starr – Drums ("Moment in Paradise" and "Easy Money")
Marc Mann – Rhythm Guitar ("Moment in Paradise"), String arrangements
("In My Own Time" and "Melting in the Sun")
Suzie Katayama – Cello ("Just for Love", "Stranger on a Quiet Street" and "All She Wanted")
Roger Lebow – Cello ("Lonesome Lullaby")
Dave Boruff – Saxophone ("A Long Time Gone")
Laura Lynne – Backing Vocals ("All She Wanted")
Rosie Vela – Backing Vocals ("Alright", "All She Wanted"),
Spoken Parts and Tap dancing ("In My Own Time")
Kris Wilkinson – String arrangements ("Ordinary Dream")
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1. Alright - Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro]/[Verse]
Am1 + 2 G/A+ 3 + 4 + Am1 + 2 G/A+ 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----1-0---------|----1-0---------|
G|----2-0---------|----2-0---------|
D|2---2-0---------|----2-0---------|
A|0-0-0---0-0-0-0-|0-0-0---0-0-0-0-|
E|----------------|----------------|
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CHORDS
G/A x-0-0-0-0-x
D#dim x-x-1-2-1-2
C/E x-x-2-0-1-0
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[Intro]
| Am G/A| G/A| Am G/A| G/A|
[Verse]
AmThe gold G/Averandah in the Amdark has goneG/A
Down to the Ammetal manG/A Am G/A
AmNo better G/Atime to Amleave the grounG/Ad
And maybe try to AmunderstandG/A Am G/A
[Bridge]
You gotta Dm7hold on to Em7somethin' that Dm7you beEm7lieve,
Dm7 Em7 F G[ Am]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
| Am G/A| Am G/A|
[Verse]
AmAnd through G/Athe darkest times of your AmlifeG/A
You always tried to Ambe the oneG/A,Am G/A
AmAnd now G/Athe times have made you AmwonderG/A
If you ever knew what was Amgoin' onG/A Am G/A
[Bridge]
You gotta Dm7hold on to Em7somethin' that Dm7you beEm7lieve,
Dm7 Em7 F G[ Am]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
| Am G/A| Am G/A|
[Chorus]
F C/E D#dim Dm7[ Am]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
[Interlude]
| Am G/A| Am G/A|
[Solo]
| A C| G D| A C| G D|
)solo) 2/4
| A C| G D| A C| G D| % |
(Alright alright alright)
| Dm7 Em7| % | % | F G|
)solo)
[Verse]
AmNo use G/Athinkin' about what Amyou ain't gotG/A,
Just makes you AmbitterG/A Am G/A
AmAnd as you G/Aspeak, everything that you AmsayG/A
Goes out on the big transAmmitterG/A Am G/A
[Bridge]
You gotta Dm7hold on to Em7somethin' that Dm7you beEm7lieve,
Dm7 Em7 F G[ Am]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
| Am G/A| Am G/A|
[Chorus]
F C/E D#dim Dm7[ Am]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
[Interlude]
| Am G/A| Am G/A|
[Bridge]
You gotta Dm7hold on to Em7somethin' that Dm7you bEm7elieve,
Dm7 Em7 F G[ Am]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
| Am G/A| Am G/A|
[Chorus] (variation)
3/4
F C/E D#dim Dm7[ Am]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
| Am G/A| Am G/A|
(instrumental)
3/4
Dm7 Em7 F7 G[ Am]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
[Coda]
| Am G/A| Am G/A| Am G/A| Am
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2. Moment In Paradise – Electric Light Orchestra
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
Bm6 x-2-0-1-3-2
Gmaj7 3-x-0-0-0-2
A6 x-0-2-2-2-2
G#m7-5 4-x-0-4-3-2
Dm9 x-0-0-2-1-0 or x-5-3-5-5-x
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[Intro]
| D| Bm6| F#m| Gmaj7 A6|
| D| Bm6| F#m| Gmaj7 A6|
[Verse 1]
DShe never cried, she only Bm6tried
To fly beyond her F#mdreams
No Gmaj7walls around her A6mind
DDeep inside she'd try to Bm6hide
That she was way beyond her F#mmeans
No Gmaj7borders and no A6lines
[Bridge]
GShe said that it's your Aduty to save your F#msoul
To save it for someGo-o-o-Ao-o-one
[Chorus]
DMoment in Bm6paradise
Just a ..F#m. moment in Gmaj7paradi-A6ise, o-oh yeah
DMoment in G#m7-5paradise
F#m Gm A| Dm9| % |
Just a ... moment in paradise, o-oh yeah (break)
[Verse 2]
DShe floated out upon the wBm6ind
That blew my thoughts into the F#mnight
She Gmaj7knew the things she A6had to know
DShe drifted high above my Bm6mind
Blew my brains out, did alF#mright
I Gmaj7think she knew it all aA6long
[Bridge]
G/BShe said that it's your A/C#duty to save your F#msoul
To save it Gfor someo-o-o-Ao-o-one
[Chorus]
DMoment in Bm6paradise
Just a ..F#m. moment in Gmaj7paradi-A6ise, o-oh yeah
DMoment in G#m7-5paradise
F#m Gm A| Dm9| % |
Just a ... moment in paradise, o-oh yeah (break)
[Solo]
| D| Bm6| F#m| Gmaj7 A6|
| D| G#m7-5| F#m| Gm A|
[Bridge]
G/BShe said that it's your A/C#duty to save your F#msoul
To save it for someGo-o-o-Ao-o-one
[Chorus]
DMoment in Bm6paradise
Just a ..F#m. moment in Gmaj7paradi-A6ise, o-oh yeah
| D| G#m7-5| F#m| Gm A|
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
DMoment in Bm6paradise
F#mMo-o-o-o-oment in Gmaj7paradi-Aise, o-oh yeah
DMoment in G#m7-5paradise
Just a ..F#m. moment in Gmparadise, Ao-oh yeah
(fade over last 3 lines)
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3. State of Mind - Electric Light Orchestra
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[Riff]
E-part
E1 + 2 + D3 + A4 + E1 + 2 + D3 + A4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|
D|--------------2-|----------------|
A|------2-5-5-4---|------2-5-5-4-2-|
E|--0-4-----------|--0-4-----------|
A-part
A1 + 2 + G3 + D4 + A1 + 2 + G3 + D4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|
G|--------------2-|----------------|
D|------2-5-5-4---|------2-5-5-4-2-|
A|--0-4-----------|--0-4-----------|
E|----------------|----------------|
LINK to [Coda]
E1 + 2 + D3 + A4 + E1 + 2 F#+ 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|
D|--------------2-|----------------|
A|------2-5-5-4---|----2-4---------|
E|--0-4-----------|0-4---2---------|
[Coda]
F# Gb-5 F# G-5*
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|2-----3---------|2---------------|
B|2-----2---------|2-----2---------|
G|3-----4---------|3-----4---------|
D|----------------|------5---------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|
(State of mi – ind)
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CHORDS
[Bridge]
I couldn’t really decide between these options. Choose what you like
better . . . or maybe come up with another solution. Please give feedback
if you think you came closer – thanks!
Bm11 x-2-0-2-0-0
Asus4 x-0-0-2-0-0 or:
Bm11 x-2-0-2-3-3
Asus4 x-0-0-2-3-3
[Chorus]
F#m7b5 3-x-2-2-1-x
B6 x-2-1-1-0-x
[Coda]
Don’t know what to call the second chord. Sounds kind of Spanish/Flamenco
to me . . . Any ideas?
F# x-x-x-3-2-2
G-5 x-x-x-4-2-3
G-5* x-x-5-4-2-x
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[Intro]
[RIFF (E)] | E D A|
[Verse]
EI was Dgoin' Around the EworldD A
EI was Dlookin' Afor someEwhereD A
EI was Dsearchin' Afor someAoneG D
AWho was Ggonna Dtake me EthereD A E D A
[Bridge]
Bm11Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4[ E]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
| E D A|
[Verse]
EI was Dthinkin' Aof the EpastD A
EI was Dtryin' to Arack my EbrainD A
EI I was Dlooking Aat the Afuture, Glooking at the Dfuture
AI was Gtryin' to Dplay the EgameD A E D A
[Bridge]
Bm11Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4[ E]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
| E D A| E G A|
[Chorus]
ESometimes you get C#mlost
Sometimes you get Afound
F#m7b5 B6[ E]
In a state of mind
ESometimes you're too C#mhigh
Sometimes you're too Adown
F#m7b5 B6[ E]
It's just a state of mind
[Solo]
| E D A| E D A| E D A| E D A|
| A G D| A G D| E D A| E D A|
[Bridge]
Bm11Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4[ E]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
| E D A| E G A|
[Chorus]
ESometimes you get C#mlost
Sometimes you get Afound
F#m7b5 B6[ E]
In a state of mind
ESometimes you're too C#mhigh
Sometimes you're too Adown
F#m7b5 B6[ E]
It's just a state of mind
[Verse]
You think you know it EallD A
EThen you Dthink that Ayou know EnothinDgA
ECan't Ddance, Acan't AcrawlG D
AMaybe Gyou betDter forEget itD A E D A
[Bridge]
Bm11Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4[ E]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
| E D A| E D A|
Bm11Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4[ E]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
| E D A| E D A|
[Bridge]
Bm11Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4[ E]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Link]
| E D A| E[ F#] |
[LINK to [Coda]: see above]
[Coda]
F# G-5 F# G-5*
State of mi—nd
F# G-5 F# G-5*
State of mi—nd (It's a state of mind)
F# G-5 F# G-5*
State of mi—nd (It's a state of mind)
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4. Just For Love - Electric Light Orchestra
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Capo: 3rd fret
Play: D
Key: F
For chords in original key transpose +3
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ARPEGGIO (chorus): capo 3rd fret
Em1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + A1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|-------------------|
B|----------------|-------------------|
G|------0-------0-|------0----------0-|
D|---4-------4----|---2-4-------2-4---|
A|--5-------5-----|4---------4--------|
E|7-------7-------|-------------------|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
F#m/C# x-4-4-2-2-2
C6 x-3-2-2-1-0
G* 3-x-0-0-x-x
G7 3-x-0-0-0-1
A/C# x-4-2-2-2-x
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[Intro]
| D| % |
[Verse 1]
DFalling through the endless sky
The signals dance uDpon the F#m/C#twilight
C6Calling out to reach someone
Who Bwaits there in the lonely night
[Chorus]
Just for EmloveA
Just for EmloveA
[Verse 2]
DSoon beyond the melting clouds
The light will shine on DeveryF#m/C#one
That C6waits there in the silver rain
To Bmeet the golden sun
[Chorus]
Just for EmloveA
Just for EmloveA
Em[ A]
Just for love
A D| Bm A|
Just for love
[Bridge]
˅ ˅ ˅
D A| Bm G* G7 G7 G7|
I came a long way 'cross the water
˅ ˅ ˅
D A| Bm G* G7 G7 G7|
Came a long way to get here
D A/C# Bm G A| A C#7|
Round and round in great big circles tryin' to ease my fear
[Verse 3]
DOut in all the mysteries
And distant new toDmorrowsF#m/C#
C6There goes another one
Don't Bknow which way the wind blows
[Chorus]
| Em| A| Em| A|
[Instrumental]
| Em| A| D| Bm A|
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
Just for EmloveA
Just for EmloveA
Just for EmloveA
A D[break]
Ju--st for love
[Outro]
| Em| A| Em| A|
(repeat and fade – vocals ad lib)
La-la-la-la-la-love
Love ... we're gonna get it right
Just for love
We're gonna get it together
We're gonna get it right
Just for love
We're gonna get it together
We're gonna get it right
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5. Stranger on a Quiet Street - Electric Light Orchestra
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
Dm7 x-x-0-2-1-1
Dm6 x-x-0-2-0-1
A/C# x-4-2-2-2-0
Bmaj7 x-1-3-2-3-1
Bb/F 1-x-3-3-3-1
A/E 0-x-2-2-2-0
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[Intro]
| Dm7| Dm6| Dm7| Dm6|
[Verse]
Dm7When all the thrills have been forDm6gotten
Dm7The chill of night can call them Dm6home
Dm7And all the dreams that you left Dm6stranded
Dm7Will slowly start to come aDm6long
[Bridge]
BbI felt it as she Fslipped away (slipped away)
A/C#I didn't Ahave the Dmwords to sayC
BbWhen I saw the Fstranger
[Chorus]
BbA stranger on a Fquiet streetBbmaj7 C
FStranger Dmon a Amquiet street
[Verse]
Dm7You can go straight as an Dm6arrow
Dm7You can go straight as you Dm6dare
Dm7Walkin' the old straight and Dm6narrow
Dm7Don't always get you Dm6there
[Bridge]
BbThe sun was shining when I Fsaw it all
She was A/C#moving to a Adifferent DmbeatC
BbWhen I met a Fstranger
[Chorus]
BbA stranger on a Fquiet streetBbmaj7 C
FStranger Dmon a Amquiet street
[Solo]
| Dm7| Dm6| Dm7| Dm6|
(ooooh ooooh)
| Dm7| Dm6| Dm7| Dm6|
(ooooh ooooh)
[Bridge]
Bb/FIt came to me out Fof the blue (of the blue)
A/EThere came the Amoment that I Dmreally knewC
BbWhen I met a Fstranger
[Chorus]
BbA stranger on a Fquiet streetBbmaj7 C
FStranger Dmon a Amquiet streetG
[Outro]
F(Stranger on a quiet street, Bbmaj7stranger on a quiet street)C
Stranger on a quiet street
F(Stranger on a quiet street, Dmstranger on a quiet streeAmt)G
[fade out]
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6. In My Own Time - Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro] STRINGS
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|--------6-------|
B|------8---------|
G|----8-----------|
D|--9-------------|
A|8---------------|
E|----------------| C
[triplets] [Doom, gloom and misery ...]
LINK 1 STRINGS
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|-----3-6--------|
B|----4-----------|
G|--4-------------|
D|-0--------------|
A|----------------|
E|3---------------| C
[triplets] [New days have come along ...]
LINK 2 STRINGS
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|1---------------|0---------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|3------2--------|
D|----------------|----------------|----2-----------|
A|3---------------|2---------------|1------0--------|
E|----------------|----------------|----0-----------|
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|-----3-6--------|
B|----------------|----------------|----4-----------|
G|3---------------|2---------------|--4-------------|
D|----------------|----------------|-0--------------|
A|1---------------|0---------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|3---------------| C
[triplets] [Bye, bye, bye, bye ...]
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
G7aug 3-5—3-4-4-3
E7/B x-2-2-1-3-0
C7/G 3-x-2-3-1-0
C/E x-x-2-0-1-0
F/Eb x-x-1-2-1(1)
Bb7/9 x-1-0-1-1-x
G7/#5/B9 3-x-0-4-4-7
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[Intro]
G7augSTRINGS: see above
[Verse]
Doom, gloom and miseCry
G7augThat's what you gave to Cme
C7Cold, tight, late and F7mean
F7Beyond my Bb7wildest Cdreams
[Chorus]
CNow that it's E7/Bover
And the Amsun came out to C7/Gshine
FDon't look for C/Eme
'Cause I F/Ebset myself Dm7free
In Dm7my Bb9own Ctime
[Link 1]
G7augSTRINGS: see above
[Verse]
New days have come aClong
G7augAnd now I'm at where I beClong
C7Blue sky shines aF7bove
F7And I got Bb7someone to Clove
[Chorus]
CNow I think aE7/Bbout it
Lifts the Amclouds from my C7/Gmind
Goin' Fout on the C/Esea
Getting F/Ebfurther from Dm7me
In Dm7my Bb9own Ctime
In Dm7my Bb9own Ctime
[Link 2]
G7augSTRINGS: see above
[Verse]
Bye, bye, bye, Cbye
G7augIs that a tear in your Ceye
C7Too late to F7cry
F7You and your Bb7precious disCguise
[Chorus]
CSometimes I E7/Bwonder
If I Amever saw the C7/Gsign
But it's Ftoo late to C/Ecare
'Cause I've F/Ebdone that, been Dm7there
In Dm7my Bb9own Ctime
[Coda] ([Chorus] part)
So Fdon't look for C/Eme
'Cause I F/Ebset myself Dm7free
In Dm7my Bb9own Ctime
In Dm7my Bb9own Ctime
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7. Easy Money – Electric Light Orchestra
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capo: 2nd fret
play: A
key: B
For original chords transpose this tab + 2 to B
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[Verse 1]
ATell me I'm mistaken, I must be kinda slow
The Aonly time you ever cared
Was wA7hen you needed more ... easy D7money, easy Amoney
You got Eout of control and you sold your soul for easy Amoney
[Verse 2]
AIf you see a sucker standing at your door
ABring him in and make him grin
Then Atake him to the store
Easy D7money, easy Amoney
Watch Eout from above, you broke into the bank of love, easy Amoney
[Middle 8]
Some Dpeople never learn to stop when they've had enough
A(Easy GmoDney, Aeasy GmoDney)
Some pDeople only have to sC/Ehop when the going gets tBb/FoughE
[Verse 3]
I've Acome to the conclusion it's like the old man said
The Aonly thing you gave me was shit and promises
Easy D7money, whoo whoo whoo, easy Amoney
One Eday you'll have to earn all the money that you burn, easy Amoney (Take it, chap)
[Solo]
| A| % | % | % |
| D| % | A| % |
Easy money!
| E| % | A| % |
[Middle 8]
Some Dpeople never learn to stop when they've had enough
A(Easy GmoDney, Aeasy GmoDney)
Some Dpeople only have to C/Eshop when the going gets Bb/FtoughE
[Verse 4]
AFunny thing about it, Don't even make me blue
A'Cause there's no better deal around, Than saying goodbye to you
Easy D7money, easy mAoney
You Esnatched that cash right into your stash, easy Amoney
[Coda]
You got Eout of control and you sold your soul for easy Amoney
E| A C G| D Bb A
Easy money, woo woo woo, easy money
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8. It Really Doesn't Matter - Electric Light Orchestra
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Whatever your strumming pattern, try to incorporate the following voicings:
[Intro]/[Chorus] D D
Am(add9)1 + 2 + Am3 + 4 + Dsus41 + 2 + Dsus23 + 4 +
e|0-----0-0-------|3-3-2-2-0-0-2---|
B|1-----1-1-------|3-3-3-3-3-3-3---|
G|4-----2-2-------|2-2-2-2-2-2-2---|
D|2-----2-2-------|0-0-0-0-0-0-0---|
A|0-----0-0-------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|
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CHORDS
Am(add9) x-0-2-4-1-0
G 3-x-0-0-3-3
Dsus4 x-x-0-2-3-3
Dsus2 x-x-0-2-3-0
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[Intro] (see above)
| Am(add9) Am| Dsus4 D Dsus2 D|
| Am(add9) Am| Dsus4 D Dsus2 D|
| Am(add9) Am| Dsus4 D Dsus2 D|
[Verse]
GSpent some time across the Bmwaves
I learned a lot of things I Amnever couldDsus4 D Dsus2 D
GI waved my magic wand oBmver the past
I never Amunderstood
[Chorus]
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
If you Dsus4found Dwhat you're Dsus2lookinDg Am(add9)forAm
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D[ G]
It really doesn't matter at all
[Interlude] (power chords)
4+ 4+
| G| Bb| F Eb| C Bb|
| G| Bb| F Eb| C Bb|
[Verse]
GWe strolled around on different Bmground
There must have been some kind of AmreasonDsus4 D Dsus2 D
GNothing ventured, nothing Bmfound
Must have been the wrong Amseason
[Chorus]
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
If you Dsus4found Dwhat you're Dsus2lookinDg Am(add9)forAm
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D[ G]
It really doesn't matter at all
[Interlude] (power chords)
4+ 4+
| G| Bb| F Eb| C Bb|
| G| Bb| F Eb| C Bb|
[Verse]
GI flew you high, I Bmflew you low
I flew you Amall the way aroundDsus4 D Dsus2 D
GYou played for me your pretty Bmtune
Now look what AmI have found
[Chorus]
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
If you Dsus4found Dwhat you're Dsus2lookinDg Am(add9)forAm
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D[ G]
It really doesn't matter at all
[Interlude] (power chords)
4+ 4+
| G| Bb| F Eb| C Bb|
| G| Bb| F Eb| C Bb|
[Chorus] (instrumental)
| Am(add9) Am| Dsus4 D Dsus2 D|
| Am(add9) Am| Dsus4 D Dsus2 D|
| Am(add9) Am| Dsus4 D Dsus2 D|
| Am(add9) Am|
[Chorus] (+ [Coda])
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)allAm
If you Dsus4found Dwhat you're Dsus2lookinDg Am(add9)forAm
It Dsus4really Ddoesn't Dsus2matter Dat Am(add9)all
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9. Ordinary Dream - Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro]
Eb-51 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----5-----------|
B|----8-----------|
G|8---8-----------|
D|5---------------|
A|6---------------|
E|----------------|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
Eb-5 x-x-1-2-4-3
F#m/C# x-4-4-2-2-2
F#m/A x-0-4-2-2-2
C9 x-3-2-3-3(3)
A/E 0-x-2-2-2-0
D/F# 2-x-0-2-3-2
D/A x-0-0-2-3-2
F6 x-x-3-2-3-x
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[Intro] (see above)
| Eb-5| D|
[Verse]
DI couldn't really F#m/C#understand at Bmall
The F#m/Awriting on the Gwall
From C9you to Dme
[Verse]
DA jigsaw F#m/C#puzzle of a twisted Bmtale
That F#m/Aset its lonely Gsail
From C9you to Dme
[Bridge]
'Cause I Em7tried to get the message but it's F#m7not understood
Wide aEm7part and so far aF#m7way
G Bb[ D]
It mattered at the start until I realized inste---ad ....
[Chorus]
DI'm flying Ain the troubled Dsky
Watching Gyou as you go Dby
In an BbordiAnary DdreamG
DI'm sailing A/Eon a troubled D/F#sea
Watching Gyou as you watch D/Ame
In an BbordiAnary Ddream [Eb-5break]
[Verse]
DI couldn't underF#m/C#stand a word it Bmsaid
The F#m/Aletter that I Gread
From C9you to Dme
[Verse]
DI couldn't fathom F#m/C#out the stuff you Bmwrote
So I F#m/Aguess it's just a Gjoke
From C9you to Dme
[Bridge]
Though reEm7ality keeps calling me aF#m7way from my dream
And the Em7wreckage isn't all it might have F#m7been
G Bb[ D]
Didn't matter at the start until I realized it di---id
[Chorus]
DI'm flying Ain the troubled Dsky
Watching Gyou as you go Dby
In an BbordiAnary DdreamG
DI'm sailing A/Eon a troubled D/F#sea
Watching Gyou as you watch D/Ame
Bb A D F6[?]
In an ordinary dream [break]
[Chorus]
DI'm flying Ain the troubled Dsky
Watching Gyou as you go Dby
In an BbordiAnary DdreamG
DI'm sailing A/Eon a troubled D/F#sea
Watching Gyou as you watch D/Ame
In an BbordiAnary DdreamG
[Coda]
| D A| D G| D Bb A| D G|
Ordinary dream
| D A/E| D/F# G| D/A Bb A| D
Ordinary dream
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10. A Long Time Gone - Electric Light Orchestra
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CHORDS
C#aug x-4-3-2-2-x
F/C x-3-3-2-1-x
Bm7-5 x-2-3-2-3-x
A/E x-x-2-2-2-0
F7/Eb x-x-1-2-1(1)
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[Intro]
| Dm| C#aug| F/C| Bm7-5|
| Gm7| Am7| Gm7| Am7|
[Verse]
DmSeems like forever and C#augtime left to spare
When I F/Clook out the window and Bm7-5still you're not there
You're a Gm7long time Am7gone
Such a Gm7long time Am7gone
[Verse]
DmTearing down memories C#augbitter and sweet
F/CSmashing away 'til it's Bm7-5all obsolete
Gm7 Am7[ Gm7]
You're a long time gone (long time gone)
Gm7 Am7[ Bb]
Such a long time gone (long time gone)
[Bridge]
You're a Bblong time G7gone
[Chorus]
FDo I wonder why
A/EEvery day that I
F7/EbThink about you still
D7| Gm| Bbm C|
And I always will
FDid so much for me
A/ENow I think I see
F7/EbThis I do believe
D7| Gm| Bbm C| Dm| % |
Feels more like a dream
[Verse]
DmLooked at the weeds in the C#augbroken concrete
Before the F/Cbulldozers waltzed in and Bm7-5killed the old street
Gm7 Am7[ Gm7]
You're a long time gone (long time gone)
Gm7 Am7[ Dm]
Such a long time gone (long time gone)
[Verse]
DmDoor steps that shone iC#augn a bright summer sky
Lay shaF/Cttered and wasted since Bm7-5our last goodbye
Gm7 Am7[ Gm7]
You're a long time gone (long time gone)
Gm7 Am7[ Bb]
Such a long time gone (long time gone)
You're a Bblong time G7gone
[Chorus]
FDo I wonder why
A/EEvery day that I
F7/EbThink about you still
D(7)And I always will
Gm(You're a Bbmlong Ctime Fgone)
FDid so much for me
A/ENow I think I see
F7/EbThis I do believe
D(7)Feels more like a dream
Gm Bbm C F[break]
(You're a long time gone)
[Coda]
FDo A/EI F7/Ebwon---D(7)der Gmwhy
You're a Bbmlong Ctime Fgone
You FneA/Ever F7/Ebsaid D(7)good-Gmbye
You're a Bbmlong Ctime Fgone
(repeat and fade)
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11. Melting in the Sun – Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro] / [Verse]
E1 + 2 B/E+ 3 + 4 + A/E1 + 2 E+ 3 + 4 +
e|0-0-------------|----------------|
B|0-0---4---------|2-2---0---------|
G|1-1---4---------|2-2---1---------|
D|------4---------|2-2---2---------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
B/E 0-x-4-4-4-x
A/E 0-x-2-2-2-x
B/D# x-6-4-4-4-x
A/C# x-4-2-2-2-x
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[Intro]
| E B/E| A/E E|
| E B/E| A/E E|
[Verse]
EThere's no way B/Eout and there's A/Eno way Eback
ESailing forB/Eever out aA/Elong your Epath
ESome troubles B/D#dare to A/C#lose you G#msleep
A G D E| G D E|
I started thinkin' that I'm in too deep
[Verse]
EThe wheels of B/Elife will A/Estretch your Eface
ESqueeze you B/Eflat withA/Eout a Etrace
But when EI was in G#mtrouble I never Aheard you G#mspeak
A G D E| G D E|
I got the message that I'm in too deep
[Chorus]
Blows my G#mmind
BmMelting in the F#msun (su-u-un)
EStarts to G#mshine (shi-ine)
Then Bmsuddenly it's F#gone
AmMelting in the Bsu-u-u-Dun
[Verse]
EStayed up and B/Ewondered what was A/Egoin' Eon
EShifted and B/Epissed up and A/Esilent and Egone
EReasons for B/D#promises that A/C#no one could G#mkeep
A G D E| G D E|
I got the picture and I'm in too deep
[Chorus]
Blows my G#mmind
BmMelting in the F#msun (su-u-un)
EStarts to G#mshine (shi-ine)
Then Bmsuddenly it's F#gone
Am B| D| % |
Melting in the su-u-u-un
[Solo]
| E B/E| A/E E|
| E B/E| A/E E|
| E G#m| A G#m|
| A| G D E| G D E|
[Verse]
EThere's no way B/Eout, the only A/Eway is Ein
EDon't matter B/Ewho you are, don't A/Ematter where you've Ebeen
EYou can buy your G#mfreedom, but it Adon't come G#mcheap
A G D E| G D E| E|
No doubt about it, now I'm in too deep
[Chorus]
Blows my G#mmind
BmMelting in the F#msun (su-u-un)
EStarts to G#mshine (shi-ine)
Then Bmsuddenly it's F#gone
Am B| D| % | % | A|
Melting in the su-u-u-un - yeah ...
[Coda]
SuddenGly Dit's Egone
Melting Gin Dthe Esun
SuddenGly Dit's Egone
Melting Gin Dthe Esun
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11. All She Wanted – Electric Light Orchestra
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
A5 x-0-2-2-x-x
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[Intro]
| A| % | % | % |
| A| % | % | % |
[Verse]
AShe was a good girl, been true to herself
Never Gswayed by the notions of Dsomebody Aelse
AShe'd had it rough, maybe most of the time
GWith only one thing Don her Amind
[Interlude]
| A| % |
[Chorus]
All she wanted was a Dloving Aman
All she wanted was a Gloving Aman
Who was trying' to do the Dbest that he Acan
[break] [break]
G D Dsus4[ A]
All she wanted was a lo-----ving, a loving man
[Interlude]
| A| % | % | % |
[Verse]
AThere could be blue skies in her heart
GShe was waiting' for the Dgood times to Astart
She Anever wanted diamonds, she never wanted gold
GShe was holding' out for Dsomeone to Ahold
[Interlude]
| A| % |
[Chorus]
All she wanted was a Dloving Aman
All she wanted was a Gloving Aman
Who was trying' to do the Dbest that he Acan
[break] [break]
G D Dsus4[ A]
All she wanted was a lo-----ving, a loving man
[Interlude] (= [Middle 8])
| A5 G| F G| A5 G| F G|
| A5 G| F G| A5 G| F G|
[A loving man, All she wanted was a loving man]
[Solo]
| A| % | G| D A|
| A| % | G| D A|
[Chorus]
All she wanted was a Dloving Aman
All she wanted was a Gloving Aman
Who was trying' to do the Dbest that he Acan
[break] [break]
G D Dsus4[ A]
All she wanted was a lo-----ving, a loving man
[Outro]
| A| % | % | % | (repeat)
Loving man
All she wanted was a loving man
All she wanted was a loving man
All she wanted was a loving man
All she wanted was a loving mAan
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13. Lonesome Lullaby – Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro] / [Verse]
D51 + 2 + 3 + 4 + A51 + 2 + 3 + 4 + E51 + 2 + 3 E7+ 4 + 1 E6+ 2 + 3 E7+ 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|----------0-0-0-|0-0-0---0-0-----|
B|3---------------|----------------|----------3-3-3-|3-2-2---2-3-----|
G|2---------------|2---------------|----------------|----------------|
D|0----------- ---|2---------------|2---------------|----------------|
A|----------0b3---|0---------------|2---------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------0b3---|0---------------|----------------|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
F#m/C# x-4-x-3-3-3
D/A x-0-4-2-3-2
F#/A# x-1-x-3-2-2
Bm/F# 2-x-4-4-3-2
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| Bm| % | Bm
[Intro] (see above)
| D| A| E| % |
| D| A| E| % |
[Verse]
DI listened Ato the whine for Eway too long
DTime for Ame to hear a Edifferent song
BmI waited overtime for F#m/C#things to turn around
GTired of waiting for it Aall to hit the ground
[Verse]
DYou said you Aknew all aEbout it
DWhat was Aright and what was Ewrong
BmYou pulled the world over the F#m/C#eyes of everyone
GMaybe I was weak when I D/Ashould've been F#/A#strong
[Chorus]
BmCry baby C#cry
EmTell me 'bout your lonesome F#lullaBmbyG F#
BmCry baby C#cry
Em F# Bm G[break]
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
[Verse]
DYou took me by surAprise and like a Eshot in the dark (shot in the dark)
DYou showed yourAself in your Etruest light (truest light)
BmYou saved yourself by saving F#m/C#nobody else
GYou must have cringed when you D/Aheard them F#/A#tell
[Chorus]
BmCry baby C#cry
EmTell me 'bout your lonesome F#lullaBmbyG F#
BmCry baby C#cry
Em F# Bm G[break]
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
[Verse]
DYou took the Awrong turn at the Ecity of dreams (city of dreams)
DYou ended Aup back where you Ecame from it seems (came from it seems)
Bm/F#Back there to where there's nothing F#melse to do
GBack there where you can sit and D/Athink of only F#/A#you
[Chorus]
BmCry baby C#cry
EmTell me 'bout your lonesome F#lullaBmbyG F#
BmCry baby C#cry
EmTell me 'bout your lonesome F#lullaBmbyG F#
[Chorus]
BmCry-y-C#y
EmTell me 'bout your lonesome F#lullaBmbyG F#
BmCry-y-C#y
Em F# Bm G[break]
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
[Coda]
[freely] Bm
Your lonesome lullabye
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by Electric Light Orchestra
Chords in this song · guitar
Am
G/A
Dm7
Em7
F
G
C/E
D#dim
A
C
D
F7
Bm6
F#m
Gmaj7
A6
G#m7-5
Gm
Dm9
G/B
A/C#
E
F#
Gb-5
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Zoom - Electric Light Orchestra
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Album chords and tabs by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
Released 12 June 2001
Recorded 2000
Genre Rock, cello rock, symphonic rock
Length 43:36
Label Epic
Producer Jeff Lynne
Writers All songs written by Jeff Lynne
Track List
1. Alright 3:13
2. Moment in Paradise 3:36
3. State of Mind 3:04
4. Just for Love 3:40
5. Stranger on a Quiet Street 3:41
6. In My Own Time 3:03
7. Easy Money 2:50
8. It Really Doesn't Matter 3:20
9. Ordinary Dream 3:23
10. A Long Time Gone 3:15
11. Melting in the Sun 3:10
12. All She Wanted 3:14
13. Lonesome Lullaby 4:02
Musicians
Jeff Lynne – Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Cello, Drums.
Richard Tandy – Keyboards ("Alright")
George Harrison – Slide guitar ("A Long Time Gone" and "All She Wanted")
Ringo Starr – Drums ("Moment in Paradise" and "Easy Money")
Marc Mann – Rhythm Guitar ("Moment in Paradise"), String arrangements
("In My Own Time" and "Melting in the Sun")
Suzie Katayama – Cello ("Just for Love", "Stranger on a Quiet Street" and "All She Wanted")
Roger Lebow – Cello ("Lonesome Lullaby")
Dave Boruff – Saxophone ("A Long Time Gone")
Laura Lynne – Backing Vocals ("All She Wanted")
Rosie Vela – Backing Vocals ("Alright", "All She Wanted"),
Spoken Parts and Tap dancing ("In My Own Time")
Kris Wilkinson – String arrangements ("Ordinary Dream")
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1. Alright - Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro]/[Verse]
Am G/A Am G/A
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----1-0---------|----1-0---------|
G|----2-0---------|----2-0---------|
D|2---2-0---------|----2-0---------|
A|0-0-0---0-0-0-0-|0-0-0---0-0-0-0-|
E|----------------|----------------|
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CHORDS
G/A x-0-0-0-0-x
D#dim x-x-1-2-1-2
C/E x-x-2-0-1-0
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[Intro]
Am G/A G/A Am G/A G/A
| | | | |
[Verse]
Am G/A Am G/A
The gold verandah in the dark has gone
Am G/A Am G/A
Down to the metal man
Am G/A Am G/A
No better time to leave the ground
Am G/A Am G/A
And maybe try to understand
[Bridge]
Dm7 Em7 Dm7 Em7
You gotta hold on to somethin' that you believe,
Dm7 Em7 F G Am
[ ]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
Am G/A Am G/A
| | |
[Verse]
Am G/A Am G/A
And through the darkest times of your life
Am G/A Am G/A
You always tried to be the one,
Am G/A Am G/A
And now the times have made you wonder
Am G/A Am G/A
If you ever knew what was goin' on
[Bridge]
Dm7 Em7 Dm7 Em7
You gotta hold on to somethin' that you believe,
Dm7 Em7 F G Am
[ ]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
Am G/A Am G/A
| | |
[Chorus]
F C/E D#dim Dm7 Am
[ ]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
[Interlude]
Am G/A Am G/A
| | |
[Solo]
A C G D A C G D
| | | | |
)solo) 2/4
A C G D A C G D
| | | | | % |
(Alright alright alright)
Dm7 Em7 F G
| | % | % | |
)solo)
[Verse]
Am G/A Am G/A
No use thinkin' about what you ain't got,
Am G/A Am G/A
Just makes you bitter
Am G/A Am G/A
And as you speak, everything that you say
Am G/A Am G/A
Goes out on the big transmitter
[Bridge]
Dm7 Em7 Dm7 Em7
You gotta hold on to somethin' that you believe,
Dm7 Em7 F G Am
[ ]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
Am G/A Am G/A
| | |
[Chorus]
F C/E D#dim Dm7 Am
[ ]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
[Interlude]
Am G/A Am G/A
| | |
[Bridge]
Dm7 Em7 Dm7 Em7
You gotta hold on to somethin' that you believe,
Dm7 Em7 F G Am
[ ]
Hold on to somethin' that makes you feel alright
[Interlude]
Am G/A Am G/A
| | |
[Chorus] (variation)
3/4
F C/E D#dim Dm7 Am
[ ]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
Am G/A Am G/A
| | |
(instrumental)
3/4
Dm7 Em7 F7 G Am
[ ]
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
[Coda]
Am G/A Am G/A Am G/A Am
| | | |
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2. Moment In Paradise – Electric Light Orchestra
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
Bm6 x-2-0-1-3-2
Gmaj7 3-x-0-0-0-2
A6 x-0-2-2-2-2
G#m7-5 4-x-0-4-3-2
Dm9 x-0-0-2-1-0 or x-5-3-5-5-x
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[Intro]
D Bm6 F#m Gmaj7 A6
| | | | |
D Bm6 F#m Gmaj7 A6
| | | | |
[Verse 1]
D Bm6
She never cried, she only tried
F#m
To fly beyond her dreams
Gmaj7 A6
No walls around her mind
D Bm6
Deep inside she'd try to hide
F#m
That she was way beyond her means
Gmaj7 A6
No borders and no lines
[Bridge]
G A F#m
She said that it's your duty to save your soul
G A
To save it for someo-o-o-o-o-one
[Chorus]
D Bm6
Moment in paradise
F#m Gmaj7 A6
Just a ... moment in paradi-ise, o-oh yeah
D G#m7-5
Moment in paradise
F#m Gm A Dm9
| | % |
Just a ... moment in paradise, o-oh yeah (break)
[Verse 2]
D Bm6
She floated out upon the wind
F#m
That blew my thoughts into the night
Gmaj7 A6
She knew the things she had to know
D Bm6
She drifted high above my mind
F#m
Blew my brains out, did alright
Gmaj7 A6
I think she knew it all along
[Bridge]
G/B A/C# F#m
She said that it's your duty to save your soul
G A
To save it for someo-o-o-o-o-one
[Chorus]
D Bm6
Moment in paradise
F#m Gmaj7 A6
Just a ... moment in paradi-ise, o-oh yeah
D G#m7-5
Moment in paradise
F#m Gm A Dm9
| | % |
Just a ... moment in paradise, o-oh yeah (break)
[Solo]
D Bm6 F#m Gmaj7 A6
| | | | |
D G#m7-5 F#m Gm A
| | | | |
[Bridge]
G/B A/C# F#m
She said that it's your duty to save your soul
G A
To save it for someo-o-o-o-o-one
[Chorus]
D Bm6
Moment in paradise
F#m Gmaj7 A6
Just a ... moment in paradi-ise, o-oh yeah
D G#m7-5 F#m Gm A
| | | | |
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
D Bm6
Moment in paradise
F#m Gmaj7 A
Mo-o-o-o-oment in paradi-ise, o-oh yeah
D G#m7-5
Moment in paradise
F#m Gm A
Just a ... moment in paradise, o-oh yeah
(fade over last 3 lines)
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3. State of Mind - Electric Light Orchestra
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[Riff]
E-part
E D A E D A
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|
D|--------------2-|----------------|
A|------2-5-5-4---|------2-5-5-4-2-|
E|--0-4-----------|--0-4-----------|
A-part
A G D A G D
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|
G|--------------2-|----------------|
D|------2-5-5-4---|------2-5-5-4-2-|
A|--0-4-----------|--0-4-----------|
E|----------------|----------------|
LINK to [Coda]
E D A E F#
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|
D|--------------2-|----------------|
A|------2-5-5-4---|----2-4---------|
E|--0-4-----------|0-4---2---------|
[Coda]
F# Gb-5 F# G-5
*
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|2-----3---------|2---------------|
B|2-----2---------|2-----2---------|
G|3-----4---------|3-----4---------|
D|----------------|------5---------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|
(State of mi – ind)
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CHORDS
[Bridge]
I couldn’t really decide between these options. Choose what you like
better . . . or maybe come up with another solution. Please give feedback
if you think you came closer – thanks!
Bm11 x-2-0-2-0-0
Asus4 x-0-0-2-0-0 or:
Bm11 x-2-0-2-3-3
Asus4 x-0-0-2-3-3
[Chorus]
F#m7b5 3-x-2-2-1-x
B6 x-2-1-1-0-x
[Coda]
Don’t know what to call the second chord. Sounds kind of Spanish/Flamenco
to me . . . Any ideas?
F# x-x-x-3-2-2
G-5 x-x-x-4-2-3
G-5* x-x-5-4-2-x
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[Intro]
E E D A
[RIFF ()] | |
[Verse]
E D A E D A
I was goin' round the world
E D A E D A
I was lookin' for somewhere
E D A A G D
I was searchin' for someone
A G D E D A E D A
Who was gonna take me there
[Bridge]
Bm11
Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4 E
[ ]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
E D A
| |
[Verse]
E D A E D A
I was thinkin' of the past
E D A E D A
I was tryin' to rack my brain
E D A A G D
I I was looking at the future, looking at the future
A G D E D A E D A
I was tryin' to play the game
[Bridge]
Bm11
Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4 E
[ ]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
E D A E G A
| | |
[Chorus]
E C#m
Sometimes you get lost
A
Sometimes you get found
F#m7b5 B6 E
[ ]
In a state of mind
E C#m
Sometimes you're too high
A
Sometimes you're too down
F#m7b5 B6 E
[ ]
It's just a state of mind
[Solo]
E D A E D A E D A E D A
| | | | |
A G D A G D E D A E D A
| | | | |
[Bridge]
Bm11
Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4 E
[ ]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
E D A E G A
| | |
[Chorus]
E C#m
Sometimes you get lost
A
Sometimes you get found
F#m7b5 B6 E
[ ]
In a state of mind
E C#m
Sometimes you're too high
A
Sometimes you're too down
F#m7b5 B6 E
[ ]
It's just a state of mind
[Verse]
E D A
You think you know it all
E D A E D A
Then you think that you know nothing
E D A A G D
Can't dance, can't crawl
A G D E D A E D A
Maybe you better forget it
[Bridge]
Bm11
Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4 E
[ ]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Interlude]
E D A E D A
| | |
Bm11
Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4 E
[ ]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
E D A E D A
| | |
[Bridge]
Bm11
Didn't want to do it 'cause I knew what I'd find
Asus4 E
[ ]
You're really only livin' in a state of mind, yeah
[Link]
E D A E F#
| | [ ] |
[LINK to [Coda]: see above]
[Coda]
F# G-5 F# G-5
*
State of mi—nd
F# G-5 F# G-5
*
State of mi—nd (It's a state of mind)
F# G-5 F# G-5
*
State of mi—nd (It's a state of mind)
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4. Just For Love - Electric Light Orchestra
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Capo: 3rd fret
Play: D
Key: F
For chords in original key transpose +3
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ARPEGGIO (chorus): capo 3rd fret
Em A
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|-------------------|
B|----------------|-------------------|
G|------0-------0-|------0----------0-|
D|---4-------4----|---2-4-------2-4---|
A|--5-------5-----|4---------4--------|
E|7-------7-------|-------------------|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
F#m/C# x-4-4-2-2-2
C6 x-3-2-2-1-0
G* 3-x-0-0-x-x
G7 3-x-0-0-0-1
A/C# x-4-2-2-2-x
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[Intro]
D
| | % |
[Verse 1]
D
Falling through the endless sky
D F#m/C#
The signals dance upon the twilight
C6
Calling out to reach someone
B
Who waits there in the lonely night
[Chorus]
Em A
Just for love
Em A
Just for love
[Verse 2]
D
Soon beyond the melting clouds
D F#m/C#
The light will shine on everyone
C6
That waits there in the silver rain
B
To meet the golden sun
[Chorus]
Em A
Just for love
Em A
Just for love
Em A
[ ]
Just for love
A D Bm A
| |
Just for love
[Bridge]
˅ ˅ ˅
D A Bm G G7 G7 G7
| * |
I came a long way 'cross the water
˅ ˅ ˅
D A Bm G G7 G7 G7
| * |
Came a long way to get here
D A/C# Bm G A A C#7
| |
Round and round in great big circles tryin' to ease my fear
[Verse 3]
D
Out in all the mysteries
D F#m/C#
And distant new tomorrows
C6
There goes another one
B
Don't know which way the wind blows
[Chorus]
Em A Em A
| | | | |
[Instrumental]
Em A D Bm A
| | | | |
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
Em A
Just for love
Em A
Just for love
Em A
Just for love
A D
[break]
Ju--st for love
[Outro]
Em A Em A
| | | | |
(repeat and fade – vocals ad lib)
La-la-la-la-la-love
Love ... we're gonna get it right
Just for love
We're gonna get it together
We're gonna get it right
Just for love
We're gonna get it together
We're gonna get it right
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5. Stranger on a Quiet Street - Electric Light Orchestra
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
Dm7 x-x-0-2-1-1
Dm6 x-x-0-2-0-1
A/C# x-4-2-2-2-0
Bmaj7 x-1-3-2-3-1
Bb/F 1-x-3-3-3-1
A/E 0-x-2-2-2-0
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[Intro]
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
| | | | |
[Verse]
Dm7 Dm6
When all the thrills have been forgotten
Dm7 Dm6
The chill of night can call them home
Dm7 Dm6
And all the dreams that you left stranded
Dm7 Dm6
Will slowly start to come along
[Bridge]
Bb F
I felt it as she slipped away (slipped away)
A/C# A Dm C
I didn't have the words to say
Bb F
When I saw the stranger
[Chorus]
Bb F Bbmaj7 C
A stranger on a quiet street
F Dm Am
Stranger on a quiet street
[Verse]
Dm7 Dm6
You can go straight as an arrow
Dm7 Dm6
You can go straight as you dare
Dm7 Dm6
Walkin' the old straight and narrow
Dm7 Dm6
Don't always get you there
[Bridge]
Bb F
The sun was shining when I saw it all
A/C# A Dm C
She was moving to a different beat
Bb F
When I met a stranger
[Chorus]
Bb F Bbmaj7 C
A stranger on a quiet street
F Dm Am
Stranger on a quiet street
[Solo]
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
| | | | |
(ooooh ooooh)
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
| | | | |
(ooooh ooooh)
[Bridge]
Bb/F F
It came to me out of the blue (of the blue)
A/E A Dm C
There came the moment that I really knew
Bb F
When I met a stranger
[Chorus]
Bb F Bbmaj7 C
A stranger on a quiet street
F Dm Am G
Stranger on a quiet street
[Outro]
F Bbmaj7 C
(Stranger on a quiet street, stranger on a quiet street)
Stranger on a quiet street
F Dm Am G
(Stranger on a quiet street, stranger on a quiet street)
[fade out]
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6. In My Own Time - Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro] STRINGS
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|--------6-------|
B|------8---------|
G|----8-----------|
D|--9-------------|
A|8---------------|
E C
|----------------|
[triplets] [Doom, gloom and misery ...]
LINK 1 STRINGS
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|-----3-6--------|
B|----4-----------|
G|--4-------------|
D|-0--------------|
A|----------------|
E C
|3---------------|
[triplets] [New days have come along ...]
LINK 2 STRINGS
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|1---------------|0---------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|3------2--------|
D|----------------|----------------|----2-----------|
A|3---------------|2---------------|1------0--------|
E|----------------|----------------|----0-----------|
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|-----3-6--------|
B|----------------|----------------|----4-----------|
G|3---------------|2---------------|--4-------------|
D|----------------|----------------|-0--------------|
A|1---------------|0---------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|3---------------| C
[triplets] [Bye, bye, bye, bye ...]
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
G7aug 3-5—3-4-4-3
E7/B x-2-2-1-3-0
C7/G 3-x-2-3-1-0
C/E x-x-2-0-1-0
F/Eb x-x-1-2-1(1)
Bb7/9 x-1-0-1-1-x
G7/#5/B9 3-x-0-4-4-7
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[Intro]
G7aug
STRINGS: see above
[Verse]
C
Doom, gloom and misery
G7aug C
That's what you gave to me
C7 F7
Cold, tight, late and mean
F7 Bb7 C
Beyond my wildest dreams
[Chorus]
C E7/B
Now that it's over
Am C7/G
And the sun came out to shine
F C/E
Don't look for me
F/Eb Dm7
'Cause I set myself free
Dm7 Bb9 C
In my own time
[Link 1]
G7aug
STRINGS: see above
[Verse]
C
New days have come along
G7aug C
And now I'm at where I belong
C7 F7
Blue sky shines above
F7 Bb7 C
And I got someone to love
[Chorus]
C E7/B
Now I think about it
Am C7/G
Lifts the clouds from my mind
F C/E
Goin' out on the sea
F/Eb Dm7
Getting further from me
Dm7 Bb9 C
In my own time
Dm7 Bb9 C
In my own time
[Link 2]
G7aug
STRINGS: see above
[Verse]
C
Bye, bye, bye, bye
G7aug C
Is that a tear in your eye
C7 F7
Too late to cry
F7 Bb7 C
You and your precious disguise
[Chorus]
C E7/B
Sometimes I wonder
Am C7/G
If I ever saw the sign
F C/E
But it's too late to care
F/Eb Dm7
'Cause I've done that, been there
Dm7 Bb9 C
In my own time
[Coda] ([Chorus] part)
F C/E
So don't look for me
F/Eb Dm7
'Cause I set myself free
Dm7 Bb9 C
In my own time
Dm7 Bb9 C
In my own time
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7. Easy Money – Electric Light Orchestra
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capo: 2nd fret
play: A
key: B
For original chords transpose this tab + 2 to B
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Verse 1]
A
Tell me I'm mistaken, I must be kinda slow
A
The only time you ever cared
A7 D7 A
Was when you needed more ... easy money, easy money
E A
You got out of control and you sold your soul for easy money
[Verse 2]
A
If you see a sucker standing at your door
A
Bring him in and make him grin
A
Then take him to the store
D7 A
Easy money, easy money
E A
Watch out from above, you broke into the bank of love, easy money
[Middle 8]
D
Some people never learn to stop when they've had enough
A G D A G D
(Easy money, easy money)
D C/E Bb/F E
Some people only have to shop when the going gets tough
[Verse 3]
A
I've come to the conclusion it's like the old man said
A
The only thing you gave me was shit and promises
D7 A
Easy money, whoo whoo whoo, easy money
E A
One day you'll have to earn all the money that you burn, easy money (Take it, chap)
[Solo]
A
| | % | % | % |
D A
| | % | | % |
Easy money!
E A
| | % | | % |
[Middle 8]
D
Some people never learn to stop when they've had enough
A G D A G D
(Easy money, easy money)
D C/E Bb/F E
Some people only have to shop when the going gets tough
[Verse 4]
A
Funny thing about it, Don't even make me blue
A
'Cause there's no better deal around, Than saying goodbye to you
D7 A
Easy money, easy money
E A
You snatched that cash right into your stash, easy money
[Coda]
E A
You got out of control and you sold your soul for easy money
E A C G D Bb A
| |
Easy money, woo woo woo, easy money
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8. It Really Doesn't Matter - Electric Light Orchestra
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Whatever your strumming pattern, try to incorporate the following voicings:
D D
[Intro]/[Chorus]
Am(add9) Am Dsus4 Dsus2
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|0-----0-0-------|3-3-2-2-0-0-2---|
B|1-----1-1-------|3-3-3-3-3-3-3---|
G|4-----2-2-------|2-2-2-2-2-2-2---|
D|2-----2-2-------|0-0-0-0-0-0-0---|
A|0-----0-0-------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
Am(add9) x-0-2-4-1-0
G 3-x-0-0-3-3
Dsus4 x-x-0-2-3-3
Dsus2 x-x-0-2-3-0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro] (see above)
Am(add9) Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
| | |
Am(add9) Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
| | |
Am(add9) Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
| | |
[Verse]
G Bm
Spent some time across the waves
Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
I learned a lot of things I never could
G Bm
I waved my magic wand over the past
Am
I never understood
[Chorus]
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
If you found what you're looking for
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D G
[ ]
It really doesn't matter at all
[Interlude] (power chords)
4+ 4+
G Bb F Eb C Bb
| | | | |
G Bb F Eb C Bb
| | | | |
[Verse]
G Bm
We strolled around on different ground
Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
There must have been some kind of reason
G Bm
Nothing ventured, nothing found
Am
Must have been the wrong season
[Chorus]
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
If you found what you're looking for
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D G
[ ]
It really doesn't matter at all
[Interlude] (power chords)
4+ 4+
G Bb F Eb C Bb
| | | | |
G Bb F Eb C Bb
| | | | |
[Verse]
G Bm
I flew you high, I flew you low
Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
I flew you all the way around
G Bm
You played for me your pretty tune
Am
Now look what I have found
[Chorus]
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
If you found what you're looking for
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D G
[ ]
It really doesn't matter at all
[Interlude] (power chords)
4+ 4+
G Bb F Eb C Bb
| | | | |
G Bb F Eb C Bb
| | | | |
[Chorus] (instrumental)
Am(add9) Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
| | |
Am(add9) Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
| | |
Am(add9) Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
| | |
Am(add9) Am
| |
[Chorus] (+ [Coda])
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
It really doesn't matter at all
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9) Am
If you found what you're looking for
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D Am(add9)
It really doesn't matter at all
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Ordinary Dream - Electric Light Orchestra
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
Eb-5
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----5-----------|
B|----8-----------|
G|8---8-----------|
D|5---------------|
A|6---------------|
E|----------------|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
Eb-5 x-x-1-2-4-3
F#m/C# x-4-4-2-2-2
F#m/A x-0-4-2-2-2
C9 x-3-2-3-3(3)
A/E 0-x-2-2-2-0
D/F# 2-x-0-2-3-2
D/A x-0-0-2-3-2
F6 x-x-3-2-3-x
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro] (see above)
Eb-5 D
| | |
[Verse]
D F#m/C# Bm
I couldn't really understand at all
F#m/A G
The writing on the wall
C9 D
From you to me
[Verse]
D F#m/C# Bm
A jigsaw puzzle of a twisted tale
F#m/A G
That set its lonely sail
C9 D
From you to me
[Bridge]
Em7 F#m7
'Cause I tried to get the message but it's not understood
Em7 F#m7
Wide apart and so far away
G Bb D
[ ]
It mattered at the start until I realized inste---ad ....
[Chorus]
D A D
I'm flying in the troubled sky
G D
Watching you as you go by
Bb A D G
In an ordinary dream
D A/E D/F#
I'm sailing on a troubled sea
G D/A
Watching you as you watch me
Bb A D Eb-5
In an ordinary dream [break]
[Verse]
D F#m/C# Bm
I couldn't understand a word it said
F#m/A G
The letter that I read
C9 D
From you to me
[Verse]
D F#m/C# Bm
I couldn't fathom out the stuff you wrote
F#m/A G
So I guess it's just a joke
C9 D
From you to me
[Bridge]
Em7 F#m7
Though reality keeps calling me away from my dream
Em7 F#m7
And the wreckage isn't all it might have been
G Bb D
[ ]
Didn't matter at the start until I realized it di---id
[Chorus]
D A D
I'm flying in the troubled sky
G D
Watching you as you go by
Bb A D G
In an ordinary dream
D A/E D/F#
I'm sailing on a troubled sea
G D/A
Watching you as you watch me
Bb A D F6
[?]
In an ordinary dream [break]
[Chorus]
D A D
I'm flying in the troubled sky
G D
Watching you as you go by
Bb A D G
In an ordinary dream
D A/E D/F#
I'm sailing on a troubled sea
G D/A
Watching you as you watch me
Bb A D G
In an ordinary dream
[Coda]
D A D G D Bb A D G
| | | | |
Ordinary dream
D A/E D/F# G D/A Bb A D
| | | |
Ordinary dream
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10. A Long Time Gone - Electric Light Orchestra
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
C#aug x-4-3-2-2-x
F/C x-3-3-2-1-x
Bm7-5 x-2-3-2-3-x
A/E x-x-2-2-2-0
F7/Eb x-x-1-2-1(1)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
Dm C#aug F/C Bm7-5
| | | | |
Gm7 Am7 Gm7 Am7
| | | | |
[Verse]
Dm C#aug
Seems like forever and time left to spare
F/C Bm7-5
When I look out the window and still you're not there
Gm7 Am7
You're a long time gone
Gm7 Am7
Such a long time gone
[Verse]
Dm C#aug
Tearing down memories bitter and sweet
F/C Bm7-5
Smashing away 'til it's all obsolete
Gm7 Am7 Gm7
[ ]
You're a long time gone (long time gone)
Gm7 Am7 Bb
[ ]
Such a long time gone (long time gone)
[Bridge]
Bb G7
You're a long time gone
[Chorus]
F
Do I wonder why
A/E
Every day that I
F7/Eb
Think about you still
D7 Gm Bbm C
| | |
And I always will
F
Did so much for me
A/E
Now I think I see
F7/Eb
This I do believe
D7 Gm Bbm C Dm
| | | | % |
Feels more like a dream
[Verse]
Dm C#aug
Looked at the weeds in the broken concrete
F/C Bm7-5
Before the bulldozers waltzed in and killed the old street
Gm7 Am7 Gm7
[ ]
You're a long time gone (long time gone)
Gm7 Am7 Dm
[ ]
Such a long time gone (long time gone)
[Verse]
Dm C#aug
Door steps that shone in a bright summer sky
F/C Bm7-5
Lay shattered and wasted since our last goodbye
Gm7 Am7 Gm7
[ ]
You're a long time gone (long time gone)
Gm7 Am7 Bb
[ ]
Such a long time gone (long time gone)
Bb G7
You're a long time gone
[Chorus]
F
Do I wonder why
A/E
Every day that I
F7/Eb
Think about you still
D(7)
And I always will
Gm Bbm C F
(You're a long time gone)
F
Did so much for me
A/E
Now I think I see
F7/Eb
This I do believe
D(7)
Feels more like a dream
Gm Bbm C F
[break]
(You're a long time gone)
[Coda]
F A/E F7/Eb D(7) Gm
Do I won---der why
Bbm C F
You're a long time gone
F A/E F7/Eb D(7) Gm
You never said good-bye
Bbm C F
You're a long time gone
(repeat and fade)
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11. Melting in the Sun – Electric Light Orchestra
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro] / [Verse]
E B/E A/E E
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|0-0-------------|----------------|
B|0-0---4---------|2-2---0---------|
G|1-1---4---------|2-2---1---------|
D|------4---------|2-2---2---------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
B/E 0-x-4-4-4-x
A/E 0-x-2-2-2-x
B/D# x-6-4-4-4-x
A/C# x-4-2-2-2-x
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
E B/E A/E E
| | |
E B/E A/E E
| | |
[Verse]
E B/E A/E E
There's no way out and there's no way back
E B/E A/E E
Sailing forever out along your path
E B/D# A/C# G#m
Some troubles dare to lose you sleep
A G D E G D E
| |
I started thinkin' that I'm in too deep
[Verse]
E B/E A/E E
The wheels of life will stretch your face
E B/E A/E E
Squeeze you flat without a trace
E G#m A G#m
But when I was in trouble I never heard you speak
A G D E G D E
| |
I got the message that I'm in too deep
[Chorus]
G#m
Blows my mind
Bm F#m
Melting in the sun (su-u-un)
E G#m
Starts to shine (shi-ine)
Bm F#
Then suddenly it's gone
Am B D
Melting in the su-u-u-un
[Verse]
E B/E A/E E
Stayed up and wondered what was goin' on
E B/E A/E E
Shifted and pissed up and silent and gone
E B/D# A/C# G#m
Reasons for promises that no one could keep
A G D E G D E
| |
I got the picture and I'm in too deep
[Chorus]
G#m
Blows my mind
Bm F#m
Melting in the sun (su-u-un)
E G#m
Starts to shine (shi-ine)
Bm F#
Then suddenly it's gone
Am B D
| | % |
Melting in the su-u-u-un
[Solo]
E B/E A/E E
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E B/E A/E E
| | |
E G#m A G#m
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A G D E G D E
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[Verse]
E B/E A/E E
There's no way out, the only way is in
E B/E A/E E
Don't matter who you are, don't matter where you've been
E G#m A G#m
You can buy your freedom, but it don't come cheap
A G D E G D E E
| | |
No doubt about it, now I'm in too deep
[Chorus]
G#m
Blows my mind
Bm F#m
Melting in the sun (su-u-un)
E G#m
Starts to shine (shi-ine)
Bm F#
Then suddenly it's gone
Am B D A
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Melting in the su-u-u-un - yeah ...
[Coda]
G D E
Suddenly it's gone
G D E
Melting in the sun
G D E
Suddenly it's gone
G D E
Melting in the sun
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11. All She Wanted – Electric Light Orchestra
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
A5 x-0-2-2-x-x
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[Intro]
A
| | % | % | % |
A
| | % | % | % |
[Verse]
A
She was a good girl, been true to herself
G D A
Never swayed by the notions of somebody else
A
She'd had it rough, maybe most of the time
G D A
With only one thing on her mind
[Interlude]
A
| | % |
[Chorus]
D A
All she wanted was a loving man
G A
All she wanted was a loving man
D A
Who was trying' to do the best that he can
[break] [break]
G D Dsus4 A
[ ]
All she wanted was a lo-----ving, a loving man
[Interlude]
A
| | % | % | % |
[Verse]
A
There could be blue skies in her heart
G D A
She was waiting' for the good times to start
A
She never wanted diamonds, she never wanted gold
G D A
She was holding' out for someone to hold
[Interlude]
A
| | % |
[Chorus]
D A
All she wanted was a loving man
G A
All she wanted was a loving man
D A
Who was trying' to do the best that he can
[break] [break]
G D Dsus4 A
[ ]
All she wanted was a lo-----ving, a loving man
[Interlude] (= [Middle 8])
A5 G F G A5 G F G
| | | | |
A5 G F G A5 G F G
| | | | |
[A loving man, All she wanted was a loving man]
[Solo]
A G D A
| | % | | |
A G D A
| | % | | |
[Chorus]
D A
All she wanted was a loving man
G A
All she wanted was a loving man
D A
Who was trying' to do the best that he can
[break] [break]
G D Dsus4 A
[ ]
All she wanted was a lo-----ving, a loving man
[Outro]
A
| | % | % | % | (repeat)
Loving man
All she wanted was a loving man
All she wanted was a loving man
All she wanted was a loving man
A
All she wanted was a loving man
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13. Lonesome Lullaby – Electric Light Orchestra
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[Intro] / [Verse]
D5 A5 E5 E7 E6 E7
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|----------0-0-0-|0-0-0---0-0-----|
B|3---------------|----------------|----------3-3-3-|3-2-2---2-3-----|
G|2---------------|2---------------|----------------|----------------|
D|0----------- ---|2---------------|2---------------|----------------|
A|----------0b3---|0---------------|2---------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------0b3---|0---------------|----------------|
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CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-E
F#m/C# x-4-x-3-3-3
D/A x-0-4-2-3-2
F#/A# x-1-x-3-2-2
Bm/F# 2-x-4-4-3-2
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Bm Bm
| | % |
[Intro] (see above)
D A E
| | | | % |
D A E
| | | | % |
[Verse]
D A E
I listened to the whine for way too long
D A E
Time for me to hear a different song
Bm F#m/C#
I waited overtime for things to turn around
G A
Tired of waiting for it all to hit the ground
[Verse]
D A E
You said you knew all about it
D A E
What was right and what was wrong
Bm F#m/C#
You pulled the world over the eyes of everyone
G D/A F#/A#
Maybe I was weak when I should've been strong
[Chorus]
Bm C#
Cry baby cry
Em F# Bm G F#
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
Bm C#
Cry baby cry
Em F# Bm G
[break]
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
[Verse]
D A E
You took me by surprise and like a shot in the dark (shot in the dark)
D A E
You showed yourself in your truest light (truest light)
Bm F#m/C#
You saved yourself by saving nobody else
G D/A F#/A#
You must have cringed when you heard them tell
[Chorus]
Bm C#
Cry baby cry
Em F# Bm G F#
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
Bm C#
Cry baby cry
Em F# Bm G
[break]
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
[Verse]
D A E
You took the wrong turn at the city of dreams (city of dreams)
D A E
You ended up back where you came from it seems (came from it seems)
Bm/F# F#m
Back there to where there's nothing else to do
G D/A F#/A#
Back there where you can sit and think of only you
[Chorus]
Bm C#
Cry baby cry
Em F# Bm G F#
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
Bm C#
Cry baby cry
Em F# Bm G F#
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
[Chorus]
Bm C#
Cry-y-y
Em F# Bm G F#
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
Bm C#
Cry-y-y
Em F# Bm G
[break]
Tell me 'bout your lonesome lullaby
[Coda]
[freely] Bm
Your lonesome lullabye
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