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Say It Aint So

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>6. SHE'S SUCH A DRAG
>8. SILENCE IS A STRONG REPLY
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Intro:
DAm, Em   C  G  
Verse 1:
DSay it ain't so Joe, please, Amsay it ain't so.
EmThat's not what I wanna hear Joe, ain't I, Cgot a right to Gknow?
DSay it ain't so Joe, please, Amsay it ain't so.
EmI'm sure they're telling us lies Joe; please Ctell us it ain't Gso.
Verse 2:
They Dtold us that our hero has played his trump card;
He Amdoesn't know how to go on.
We're Emclinging to his charm and determined smile,
But the Cgood ol' days have Ggone.
Interlude:
DAm, Em   C  G  
Verse 3:
The Dimage and the Empire may be falling apart;
The money has gotten Amscarce,
EmOne man's word held the country together,
But the Ctruth is getting Gfierce.
DSay it ain't so Joe, please, Amsay it ain't so.
EmWe pinned our hopes on you Joe and they're, Cruining our Gshow.
Interlude:
DAm, Em   C  G  
Break:
Bm7Ooh F#mbabies, don't you Emthink; we're gonna get Aburned?
Bm7Ooh F#mbabies, don't you Emthink; we're gonna get Cburned?
We're gonna get Amturned, we're gonna get lEmearned,
Yes, we're gonna get Cturned.
We're gonna get bAmurned, we're gonna get lEmearned,
Yes, we're gonna get bCurned.
We're gonna get Amburned, we're gonna get lEmearned,
Yes, we're gonna get Cturned, we're gonna get Amburned.
*KEY CHANGE*
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Verse 4:
ESay it ain't so Joe, please, Bmsay it ain't so.
F#mThat's not what I wanna hear Joe, ain't I, Dgot a right to Aknow?
ESay it ain't so Joe, please, Bmsay it ain't so.
F#mI'm sure they're telling us lies Joe; please Dtell us it ain't Aso.
Verse 5:
They Etold us that our hero has played his trump card;
He Bmdoesn't know how to go on.
We're F#mclinging to his charm and determined smile,
But the Dgood ol' days have Agone.
ESay it ain't so Joe, please, Bmsay it ain't so.
F#mWe pinned our hopes on you Joe and they're, Druining our Ashow.
Verse 6:
The Eimage and the Empire may be falling apart;
The money has gotten Bmscarce,
F#mOne man's word held the country together,
But the Dtruth is getting Afierce.
ESay it ain't so Joe, please, Bmsay it ain't so.
F#mWe pinned our hopes on you Joe and they're, Druining our Ashow.
Outro:
EBm, F#m   D  A  
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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D Am Em C G
Bm7 F#m A E Bm
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Intro:
GmDm7, Gm   Cm7  Dm7  
Verse 1:
There's a Gmboy on the bridge, and he's looking ahead,
With conDm7fusion in his eyes.
There's a Gmman on the ridge, who is laughing out loud,
Dm7Heavily in disguise.
There's a Gmgirl on the lake, reflecting her thoughts,
Which she kisses away with Dm7sighs.
Chorus 1:
Cm7What would you do in this boy's place;
Dm7Move on or compromise?
Cm7Freedom of choice is a hell of a burden;
Maybe Dm7living for kicks is D7wise?
Interlude:
Gm   Dm7(x2)
Verse 2:
There's a Gmtown far below, that is calling him home,
Where his Dm7friends got bored and laid.Gm  Dm7  
There's a Gmhill up ahead, with a mountain behind,
With a Dm7pub that is barren and frayed.
Chorus 2:
Cm7What would you do in this boy's place;
Dm7Move on or compromise?
Cm7Freedom of choice is a hell of a burden;
Maybe Dm7living for kicks is D7wise?
Bridge 1:
Gm'Cos he Cm7wants to be free, but he's Dm7frightened to be a-Gmlone.
Gm'Cos he Cm7wants to be free, but he's Dm7frightened to be a-Gmlone.
Gm   Cm7   Dm7   Gm(n.C)
'Cos he wants to be free, but he's frightened to be a-lone.
Interlude:
Gm   Dm7(x4)
Chorus 3:
Cm7What would you do in this boy's place;
Dm7Move on or compromise?
Cm7Freedom of choice is a hell of a burden;
Maybe Dm7living for kicks is D7wise?
Bridge 2:
Gm'Cos he Cm7wants to be free, but he's Dm7frightened to be a-Gmlone.
Gm'Cos he Cm7wants to be free, but he's Dm7frightened to be a-Gmlone.
Gm'Cos he Cm7wants to be free, but he's Dm7frightened to be a-Gmlone.
Outro:
Gm   Cm7   Dm7(x4), Gm  
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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Gm Dm7 Cm7 D7
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Verse 1:
(n.C) G Am7
Winds are singing; we're Gbound for hope, it is im-Am7possible to fail.
Flesh is willing and Gdreams will soar, when we Asight, the distant shore.
Chorus 1:
Hold on Cfast, to the Emskies; smell the Aspray in your eyes,
Know the Calbatross that cries, is just a Dfriend.Dm  G#  E  
Verse 2:
Glide our weary Apain-laden souls, over Bm7hollowed, heaving waves.
Weigh our bodies Adown with salt, every Bm7hallowed, heathen sways.
There is hope to Aguide us there, there is B7love; to make us one.
Chorus 2:
With our Dsouls, as the F#manchor; light our B7path to the sun,
'Till our Deverlasting search is at an Eend.
Interlude:
A   Bm7(x3) A  B7  
Chorus 3:
Hold on Dfast, to the F#mskies; smell the B7spray in your eyes,
Know the Dalbatross that cries, is just a Efriend.E7  
Outro:
ACHOBm7RD DIAGRAMS:
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G Am7 A C Em D
Dm G# E Bm7 B7 F#m
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Intro:
A, Asus4 (x4)
Verse 1:
ATurning me on, and with your eyes,
Coming on strong and with your eyes, you Eburn me.
ASearching to please, and with your smile,
Kindle the flame, and with your smile, you Eburn me.
Bridge 1:
I'd F#mrather you told me that you couldn't care less,
Than put me through numbers that feel like a test; I Dwant you.
Chorus 1:
But I Agotta know that I'm wanted;
That I Edon't get taken for granted, when I'm Ayours.
Interlude:
A, Asus4 (x2)
Verse 2:
ATurning me on, and with your eyes,
Coming on strong and with your eyes, you Eburn me.
ASearching to please, and with your smile,
Kindle the flame, and with your smile, you Eburn me.
Bridge 2:
I'd F#mrather you told me that you couldn't care less,
Than put me through numbers that feel like a test; I Dwant you
I'll be Ayours, to com-Emand, and o-Abey; I won't de-Dmand.
Chorus 2:
But I Agotta know that I'm wanted,
That I Edon't get taken for granted, when I'm Ayours.
Solo:
A, E (x2) A E, A
But I Agotta know that I'm wanted,
That I Edon't get taken for granted, when I'm Ayours.
But I Agotta know that I'm wanted,
That I Edon't get taken for granted, when I'm Ayours.
Chorus 3:
AGotta know that I'm wanted,
That I Edon't get taken for granted, when I'm Ayours.
But I Agotta know that I'm wanted,
That I Edon't get taken for granted, when I'm Ayours.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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A Asus4 E F#m D
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*CAPO 2nd FRET*
(Original Key: B)
Verse 1:
A7Someone's rocking my dreamboat, Dsomeone's invading my F#7dreams.F7  
We were Emsailing along, so Apeaceful and calm; Dsuddenly, something went A7wrong.
Verse 2:
A7Someone's rocking my dreamboat, dis-Dturbing a beautiful F#7dream.F7  
It's a Emmystery to me; this Amutiny at sea; Dwho can it be, G7who can it F#7be?
Bridge 1:
A Bmfriendly breeze, gave us a start, to a paradise, F#7of our own.
BmAll at once, a storm blew us apart, and F#7left me drifting a-A7lone.
Solo:
A7, D, B7
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Interlude:
B7, E, G#7   G7   F#7B7, E  B7  
Verse 3:
B7Someone's rocking my dreamboat; I'm a cEaptain without any G#7crew.G7  
But with F#7love as my guide, I'll B7follow the tide,
And EI'll keep sailing, 'till I B7find you.
Verse 4:
B7Someone's rocking my dreamboat, Esomeone's invading my G#7dreams.G7  
We were F#7sailing along, so B7peaceful and calm; Esuddenly, something went B7wrong.
Verse 5:
B7Someone's rocking my dreamboat, Esomeone's invading my G#7dreams.G7  
We were F#7sailing along, so B7peaceful and calm; Esuddenly, something went B7wrong.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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A7 D F#7 F7 Em A
G7 Bm B7 E G#7
6...SHE'S SUCH A DRAG... by Murray Head
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Intro:
ED, C#m   C(x2), B, E  
Verse 1:
EDarling, you'll love it; it's Ddown on the corner,
AWearing those star-studded Ehigh heel boots.
EWear your mascara, Dtry on the tiara,
Per-Ahaps it'll cover up Esome of your roots.
Chorus 1:
CShe's..D. such a Edrag.
CShe's..D. such a Edrag.
Verse 2:
ELeather for pleasure, what-Dever the weather,
ACruisin' and losin' her old Ecares and woes.
EStreet invitation, the Dnewest sensation.
For-Aget your intention, when your Epetticoat shows.
Chorus 2:
CShe's..D. such a Edrag.
COoh!..D. she's such a Edrag.
Interlude:
ED, C#m  C  
Bridge 1:
CStep up on the merry-go-round; there's plenty room for Gmore.
It's a Fcarnival, a circus that we've gotta preserve;
It's the Emmeatiest show of Dall.
CStep up on the merry-go-round; there's plenty room for Gmore.
It's a Fcarnival, a circus that we've gotta preserve;
It's the Emmeatiest show of Dall.B7  
Verse 3:
EDarling, you'll love it; it's Ddown on the corner,
AWearing those star-studded Ehigh heel boots.
EWear your mascara, Dtry on the tiara,
Per-Ahaps it'll cover up Esome of your roots.
Chorus 3:
CShe's..D. she's such a Edrag.
COoh!..D. she's such a Edrag.
COoh!..D. she's such a Edrag.
COoh!..D. she's such a Edrag.
CShe's..D. she's such a Edrag.
COoh!..D. she's such a Edrag.
Solo:
ECHORD DIAGRAMS:
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E D C#m C B
A G F Em B7
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*CAPO 1st FRET*
(Original Key: Bbm)
Intro:
Am, D (x2)
Verse 1:
AmNever even thought it could happen to me,
Maybe I've been blind, only others can see; I'm in Dmlove.
AmWhat am I to do, can I let it show?
Do I keep it to myself or should I let her know; I'm in Dmlove?
AmDo I nurse it in my heart, hold it back in my eyes,
Hide it all inside or pull on a disguise? I'm in Dmlove.
Chorus 1:
DmHave I gotta play games, even suffer the pain?
Let the secret out; even suffer the doubt? I'm in Bblove.
I Bmknow it's all there, I really want to share,
B7   EmEm/maj E  
My life with someone else; will she... feel the same?
Verse 2:
AmNever even thought it could happen to me,
DmBm, E  
Maybe I've been blind, only others can see; I'm in love.
AmWhat am I to do, can I let it show?
DmBm, E  
Do I keep it to myself or should I let her know; I'm in love.
It Amisn't easy when you've been broken before,
It isn't so hard when you're ready for more. Could you Dmlove me?
AmGive me a simple clue; anything will do,
So long as I know what's in me is in you. Could you Dmlove me?
AmI've got so much of care to give away,
There's only one thing I wanna hear you say; I Dmlove you.
Chorus 2:
DmHave I gotta play games, even suffer the pain?
Let the secret out; even suffer the doubt? I'm in Bblove.
I Bmknow it's all there, I really want to share,
B7   EmEm/maj E  
My life with someone else; will she... feel the same?
Outro: (with Vocal Harmonies)
Am, Dm
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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Am   D   Dm   Bb   Bm   B7   EmEm/maj E  
8...SILENCE IS A STRONG REPLY... by Murray Head
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Intro:
DVerse 1:
DCan't you hear me calling? I'm shouting out loud.
My Dback's against the wall, my feeling's on show,
Chorus 1:
EmThe sleeping dog in Bmme..A. won't Glie.
EmBut when I'm woken, you Bmcan't, no Acan't de-Gny.
When Emdreams are broken; Bmsilence is a Astrong re-Gply.
Interlude:
AVerse 2:
DCan't you hear me laughing, exposing my fears?
There Disn't any point in closing your ears,
Chorus 2:
EmTake a breath, where the Bmearth Atouches the Gsky.
EmWe can both Bmfeel..A. the reason Gwhy.
Because Emsilence can Bmbe a Astrong re-Gply.C  
Interlude:
AOutro:
DSilence is a strong reply.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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D Bm A G
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Intro:
G, F (x4)
Interlude:
G C, Dm, F C, G (x2)
Verse 1:
GNow is the time when he needs your every support,
Chorus 1:
GDon't for-Cget him Dmnow, Fdon't for-Cget him Gnow.
GDon't for-Cget him Dmnow, Fdon't for-Cget him Gnow.
Verse 2:
Try Gcarrying the load that he bears; it's bringing him down.
Chorus 2:
GDon't for-Cget him Dmnow, Fdon't for-Cget him Gnow.
GDon't for-Cget him Dmnow, Fdon't for-Cget him Gnow.
Bridge 1:
AmHelp him bear the Bbconscience, that Ftaunts his weathered Dmmind.
AmFreedom from the B7snare, that haunts man-Ekind.E7  
AmBe the light to Fguide him, Dmbe the shield to Ghide him.
BbShow to him the Cself he has to Dfind.
Interlude:
GVerse 3:
GNow is the time when he needs your every support,
Chorus 3:
G C, Dm, F C, G
GC, Dm, F   C  G  
Don't for-get him now.
GC, Dm, F   C  G  
Don't for-get him now.
Coda:
G Gm, F G,
Outro:
F, G
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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G F C Dm Am Bb
B7 E E7 D Gm
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*CAPO 2nd FRET*
(Original Key: E)
Intro:
D, Em (x2)
Verse 1:
DOoh... Emmy sweet baby, Dyou are so F#mvery Bmtasty.
EmLet us have a-Another, Emdrink with each Aother, baby.
Verse 2:
DWho needs the Emwords to say it?
DIf we speak, we'll F#monly Bmwaste it.
EmTouch for touch, Awe'll soon discover,
EmWeave together, Abreathe each other.
Chorus 1:
BbFusing our minds, and our Am7bodies, and our Dsouls.
BbLet's make a day of it last;
CLet's make a day of it last, until we're Done.
Solo:
D, Em (x4)
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Verse 3:
BbOoh... Cmmy sweet baby, Bbyou are so Dmvery Gmtasty.
CmLet us have a-Fnother, Cmdrink with each Fother, baby.
Verse 4:
BbWho needs the Cmwords to say it?
BbIf we speak, we'll Dmonly Gmwaste it.
CmTouch for touch, Fwe'll soon discover,
CmWeave together, Fbreathe each other.
Chorus 2:
F#Fusing our minds, and our Fm7bodies, and our Bbsouls.
F#Let's make a day of it last,
G#Let's make a day of it last, until we're Bbone.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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D Em F#m Bm A Bb C
Cm Dm Gm F F# Fm7 G#
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