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Baggy Trousers

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[Chords used]
 EABDGBE  EABbDGBE  EAAbDGBE  EAFDGBE  EABbmDGBE  EAFmDGBE
 799877  688766  466544  133211  688666  133111
 EA CD GBE  EADbDGBE  EADmDGBE  EAEmDGBE  EABmDGBE  EAADGBE
 81010988  x46664  x57765  x79987  799777  577655
[Intro]
B  Bb  Ab  F
B  Bb  Ab
[Verse 1]
 FNaughty boys in nasty schools, head-Abmasters breaking all the rules,
 BbHaving fun and playing fools, Bsmashing up the Bbwoodwork Abtools.
 FAll the teachers in the pub, Abpassing 'round the ready-rub,
 BbTrying not to think of when the Blunch-time bell will Bbring a-Abgain.
[Chorus 1]
 BbOh what fun we Bbmhad, but, Fdid it really Fmturn out bad?
 BbAll I learnt at Bbmschool, was Chow to bend not break Bthe Crules.
 BbOh what fun we Bbmhad, but Fat the time it Fmseemed so bad.
 BbTrying different Bbmways, to Cmake a difference Bto...
[Verse 2]
 BbThe Abhead-Fmaster's had enough today, Aball the kids have gone away,
 BbGone to fight with next-door's school; Bevery term that Bbis the Abrule.
 FSits alone and bends his cane; Absame old backsides again,
 BbAll the small ones tell tall tales, Bwalking home and Bbsquashing Absnails.
[Chorus 2]
 BbOh what fun we Bbmhad, but, Fdid it really Fmturn out bad?
 BbAll I learnt at Bbmschool, was Chow to bend not break Bthe Crules.
 BbOh what fun we Bbmhad, but Fat the time it Fmseemed so bad.
                Bb        Bbm                      C   Db(Dm)
 Trying different ways, to make a difference to the days.
[Interlude]
  Dm    Em    Dm   Bmx3
Dm  Em  Dm  B  Bb  A  Ab
[Verse 3]
 FLots of girls and lots of boys, Ablots of smells and lots of noise.
 BbPlaying football in the park, Bkicking pushbikes Bbafter Abdark.
 FBaggy trousers, dirty shirt, Abpulling hair and eating dirt,
 BbTeacher comes to break it up; Bback of the 'ead with a Bbplastic Abcup.
[Chorus 3]
 BbOh what fun we Bbmhad, but, Fdid it really Fmturn out bad?
 BbAll I learnt at Bbmschool, was Chow to bend not break Bthe Crules.
 BbOh what fun we Bbmhad, but Fat the time it Fmseemed so bad.
                Bb        Bbm                      C   Db(Dm)
 Trying different ways, to make a difference to the days.
[Interlude]
  Dm    Em    Dm   Bmx3
Dm  Em  Dm  B  Bb  A  Ab
[Outro]
(Repeat to Fade)
 FBaggy trousers, Abbaggy trousers, Bbbaggy trousers.B  Bb  A  Ab  
 FBaggy trousers, Abbaggy trousers, Bbbaggy trousers.B  Bb  A  Ab  

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Baggy Trousers

by Madness

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

[Chords used]

B Bb Ab F Bbm Fm

EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE

799877 688766 466544 133211 688666 133111

C Db Dm Em Bm A

EA D GBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE

81010988 x46664 x57765 x79987 799777 577655

[Intro]

B Bb Ab F

B Bb Ab

[Verse 1]

F Ab

Naughty boys in nasty schools, head-masters breaking all the rules,

Bb B Bb Ab

Having fun and playing fools, smashing up the woodwork tools.

F Ab

All the teachers in the pub, passing 'round the ready-rub,

Bb B Bb Ab

Trying not to think of when the lunch-time bell will ring a-gain.

[Chorus 1]

Bb Bbm F Fm

Oh what fun we had, but, did it really turn out bad?

Bb Bbm C B C

All I learnt at school, was how to bend not break the rules.

Bb Bbm F Fm

Oh what fun we had, but at the time it seemed so bad.

Bb Bbm C B

Trying different ways, to make a difference to...

[Verse 2]

Bb Ab F Ab

The head-master's had enough today, all the kids have gone away,

Bb B Bb Ab

Gone to fight with next-door's school; every term that is the rule.

F Ab

Sits alone and bends his cane; same old backsides again,

Bb B Bb Ab

All the small ones tell tall tales, walking home and squashing snails.

[Chorus 2]

Bb Bbm F Fm

Oh what fun we had, but, did it really turn out bad?

Bb Bbm C B C

All I learnt at school, was how to bend not break the rules.

Bb Bbm F Fm

Oh what fun we had, but at the time it seemed so bad.

Bb Bbm C Db Dm

()

Trying different ways, to make a difference to the days.

[Interlude]

Dm Em Dm Bm

Dm Em Dm B Bb A Ab

[Verse 3]

F Ab

Lots of girls and lots of boys, lots of smells and lots of noise.

Bb B Bb Ab

Playing football in the park, kicking pushbikes after dark.

F Ab

Baggy trousers, dirty shirt, pulling hair and eating dirt,

Bb B Bb Ab

Teacher comes to break it up; back of the 'ead with a plastic cup.

[Chorus 3]

Bb Bbm F Fm

Oh what fun we had, but, did it really turn out bad?

Bb Bbm C B C

All I learnt at school, was how to bend not break the rules.

Bb Bbm F Fm

Oh what fun we had, but at the time it seemed so bad.

Bb Bbm C Db Dm

()

Trying different ways, to make a difference to the days.

[Interlude]

Dm Em Dm Bm

Dm Em Dm B Bb A Ab

[Outro]

(Repeat to Fade)

F Ab Bb B Bb A Ab

Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers.

F Ab Bb B Bb A Ab

Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers.

About Baggy Trousers Chords by Madness

Learn how to play Baggy Trousers by Madness with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Baggy Trousers chords”, “Baggy Trousers guitar chords”, or “Madness Baggy Trousers 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 Baggy Trousers chords and for experienced players who want accurate Baggy Trousers lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, Bb, Ab, F, Bbm, Fm.

FAQ — Baggy Trousers by Madness

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Is "Baggy Trousers" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Baggy Trousers" in?

The chords for "Baggy Trousers" show the original chord names (including B, Bb, Ab, F, Bbm, Fm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.