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Grey Day

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Intro:
Gm   Dm  A, A7(x2)
Verse 1:
When GmI get home, it's late at night, I'm Amblack and bloody from my life.
I Gmhaven't time to clean my hands;
Am   Gm   Dm  A, A7  
Cuts will only sting me, through my dreams.
Verse 2:
It's Gmwell past midnight as I lie, Amin a semi-conscious state.
I Gmdream of people fighting me,
Am   Gm   Dm  A, A7  
Without any reason I can see.
Chorus 1:
BbIn the morning, AmI awake; my Bbarms my legs, my Ambody aches.
The Bbsky outside is Amwet and grey;
BbSo begins a-Cnother Dsus4weary Dmday...
BbSo begins a-Cnother weary Dmday.
Verse 3:
GmAfter eating I go out, Ampeople passing by me shout.
Gm   Am   Gm   Dm  A, A7  
I can't stand this agony; why don't they talk to me?
Bridge 1:
C#mIn the park I Chave to rest; I C#mlie down and I Ado my best.
The C#mrain is falling Con my face; I Bsus4wish I could sink with-Bout a trace.
Interlude:
Gm   Dm  A, A7  
Chorus 2:
BbIn the morning, AmI awake; my Bbarms my legs, my Ambody aches.
The Bbsky outside is Amwet and grey;
BbSo begins a-Cnother Dsus4weary Dmday...
BbSo begins a-Cnother weary Dmday.
Verse 4:
GmIn the park I have to rest; I Amlie down and I do my best.
The Gmrain is falling on my face;
Am   Gm   Dm  A, A7  
I wish I could sink without a trace.
Chorus 3:
BbIn the morning, AmI awake; my Bbarms my legs, my Ambody aches.
The Bbsky outside is Amwet and grey;
BbSo begins a-Cnother Dsus4weary Dmday...
BbSo begins a-Cnother weary Dmday.
BbSo begins a-Cnother Dsus4weary Dmday...
BbSo begins a-Cnother weary Dmday.
Outro:
Gm   Dm  A, A7  
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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Gm Dm A A7 Am Bb
C Dsus4 C#m Bsus4 B
All chords in this song (11)

The story behind the song

"Grey Day" marks a notable shift for Madness, moving away from their earlier ska sound towards a darker, more miserable feel. Despite its title, the phrase "Grey Day" doesn't appear explicitly in the lyrics, though a rhyme of "grey" with "day" forms part of the chorus. The song was written by Mike Barson even before the band found success, first performed in 1978 under their earlier name, The North London Invaders, then rediscovered and re-arranged for their third studio album, 7. It plays like a reflection on a mood rather than a specific event.

AI-written from these sources:Grey Day — Wikipedia ↗Madness (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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