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[INTRO]
  F    Bb(x12)
[VERSE 1]
FGeraldine, Geraldine, it’s just a selling plate; Bbnobody Ccares
 FDon’t be so self-conscious, Bbwhat became of the Ccarefree you?
The Gmone who would whistle to CThrobbing Gristle through
 GmHarsh times in CUmberstone C7Covert.
FScoffing at the notion Bbof a shoulder to Ccry on, Fthe very thought Bbof a rock to reCly on
AsGmtonishing therefore to Clook at you now, Gmbitter as the gall, Creaching for the C7mainland.
[CHORUS]
 FI will Bbmend you, Cand I will Ftend to you
 BbTake it as Cread Awith a needle and Bbthread
 FWhen you’re falling aBbpart at the Fseams BbI will Cmake that C7stich in Ftime.B  Bb  F  B  Bb  
[VERSE 2]
C-c-c-Fcavalcades, accolades, giddy escapades, Bbdo you reCcall
 FCheap mischief most Tuesday’s Bb– Emma Rollahead aCvoids you still
 GmSour faced she Cpicked out the gherkins, Gmsaw Christ in CDorothy C7Perkins
 FOh GeraldineBb, we were so laissez-Cfaire, Fevery other day Bbwas a non-sequiCtur.
GmHadron Collider, Cwho’s there? GmKnock knockC  C7  
[CHORUS]
 FI’ll reBbpair you, Cbe right Fthere for you
 BbAt the end of the Cbed, Areupholstering your Bbhead
 FWhen events are unBbfolding inFside BbI’m on Chand to C7cast your Fmind.
[OUTRO]
CGeraldine, BbGeraldine, FGeraldine
CGeraldine, BbGeraldine, FGeraldine
 CYour problems Bb– I’ll treat them as Fmine
 CTomorrow morning Bbeverything will be Ffine
 CJean Greenhowe Bbshall grant us a Fpardon
 CWe’ll eat Battenberg Bband stare at the Fgarden
CGeraldine, BbGeraldine, FGeraldine
CGeraldine, BbGeraldine, oh FGeraldine
CGeraldine, oh BbGeraldine.B  Bb  B  Bb  B  Bb  F  

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Harsh Times In Umberstone Covert

by Half Man Half Biscuit

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[INTRO]

F Bb

(x12)

[VERSE 1]

F Bb C

Geraldine, Geraldine, it’s just a selling plate; nobody cares

F Bb C

Don’t be so self-conscious, what became of the carefree you?

Gm C

The one who would whistle to Throbbing Gristle through

Gm C C7

Harsh times in Umberstone Covert.

F Bb C F Bb C

Scoffing at the notion of a shoulder to cry on, the very thought of a rock to rely on

Gm C Gm C C7

Astonishing therefore to look at you now, bitter as the gall, reaching for the mainland.

[CHORUS]

F Bb C F

I will mend you, and I will tend to you

Bb C A Bb

Take it as read with a needle and thread

F Bb F Bb C C7 F B Bb F B Bb

When you’re falling apart at the seams I will make that stich in time.

[VERSE 2]

F Bb C

C-c-c-cavalcades, accolades, giddy escapades, do you recall

F Bb C

Cheap mischief most Tuesday’s – Emma Rollahead avoids you still

Gm C Gm C C7

Sour faced she picked out the gherkins, saw Christ in Dorothy Perkins

F Bb C F Bb C

Oh Geraldine, we were so laissez-faire, every other day was a non-sequitur.

Gm C Gm C C7

Hadron Collider, who’s there? Knock knock

[CHORUS]

F Bb C F

I’ll repair you, be right there for you

Bb C A Bb

At the end of the bed, reupholstering your head

F Bb F Bb C C7 F

When events are unfolding inside I’m on hand to cast your mind.

[OUTRO]

C Bb F

Geraldine, Geraldine, Geraldine

C Bb F

Geraldine, Geraldine, Geraldine

C Bb F

Your problems – I’ll treat them as mine

C Bb F

Tomorrow morning everything will be fine

C Bb F

Jean Greenhowe shall grant us a pardon

C Bb F

We’ll eat Battenberg and stare at the garden

C Bb F

Geraldine, Geraldine, Geraldine

C Bb F

Geraldine, Geraldine, oh Geraldine

C Bb B Bb B Bb B Bb F

Geraldine, oh Geraldine.

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