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Shame Scandal

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[Chorus]
       D7      G   D7                       G
I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
D7      G   D7                       G
Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
[Verse 1]
        G                     D
Down in Trinidad, there was a family
     D7                G
With much confusion as you will see
                        D
A mama and a papa and a boy who was grown
   D7                       G
He wanted to marry and have wife of his own
                     D
He found a girl, she suited him nice
   D7                    G
He went to his father to ask his advice
                         D
His father said, "son, I have to say no
    D7                            G
The girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"
[Chorus]
D7      G   D7                       G
Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
       D7      G   D7                       G
I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
[Verse 2]
             G                     D
And then the weeks went by and the summer came down
D7                         G
Soon, the best girl on the islands he found
                       D
He went to his papa to make it a date
    D7                         G
His papa shook his head and to this he did say
                              D
"You can't marry that girl, I have to say no
          D7                            G
Cause the girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"
[Chorus]
D7      G   D7                       G
Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
       D7      G   D7                       G
I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
[Verse 3]
       G                    D
Oh, he went to his mama, he covered his head
   D7                     G
He told his mom, what his father had said
                                    D
His mother, she laughed, she said, "go man go
     D7                               G
Your daddy ain't your daddy, but your daddy don't know"
[Chorus]
D7      G   D7                       G
Oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
     D7      G   D7                       G
Well oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
       D7      G   D7                       G
I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family
       D7      G   D7                       G
I said oh, misery, shame and scandal in the family

Shame Scandal chords and lyrics

Free chords for Shame Scandal by Madness. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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Shame Scandal Chords by Madness

Learn how to play Shame Scandal by Madness with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shame Scandal chords”, “Shame Scandal guitar chords”, or “Madness Shame Scandal 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 Shame Scandal chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shame Scandal lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D7, G, D, A.

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What key is "Shame Scandal" in?

The chords for "Shame Scandal" show the original chord names (including D7, G, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.