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UB40`s Rhythm/Reggae Guitar and Lyric structures for their track 'Sardonicus'
which is taken from their 1981 L.P 'Present Arms'.
[Chords]
        Dm        F         G
        EADGBE    EADGBE    EADGBE
        X57765    133211    355433
Four bars of Percussion and Keyboards then a Drum roll and,
[intro]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Saxophone Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Verse 1]
         Dm                   G
A human statue made of living stone,
       Dm                 G
A paradox etched in human bone,
           Dm                          G
If you can see behind his thin disguise,
                 Dm                        G
There`s a hidden glint of madness in his eyes oh eye.
[Saxophone Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Verse 2]
     Dm                      G
Many men are fooled by his smile,
         Dm                             G
His superficial grace his charm his style,
       Dm                   G
Sardonicus is everybody`s friend,
       Dm                        G
Sardonicus keeps smiling to the end the end.
[Keyboard Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Verse 3]
         Dm                   G
A human statue made of living stone,
       Dm                 G
A paradox etched in human bone,
           Dm                          G
If you can see behind his thin disguise,
                 Dm                        G
There`s a hidden glint of madness in his eyes oh eye.
[Saxophone Instrumental]
Dm  F G Dm  F G Dm  F G Dm
                            N.C
[Verse 4]
     Dm                      G
Many men are fooled by his smile,
         Dm                             G
His superficial grace his charm his style,
       Dm                   G
Sardonicus is everybody`s friend,
       Dm                        G
Sardonicus keeps smiling to the end the end.
[Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Saxophone Middle]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Percussion Instrumental]
N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C
[Lead Guitar Solo]
N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    Dm    G
[Saxophone Outro Till Fade]
Dm  F G Dm  F G Dm  F G Dm       Dm  F G Dm       G Dm  F G Dm  F G
                            N.C              N.C                    
[you can play the Dm    F  G  pattern all the way through it works,
i`ve seen Ali play just Dm    G    all the way through,I`ve used both the Dm    F  G  
where Saxophone,Keyboard,Instrumental,Percussion and Lead Guitar dominated parts appear
and the Dm    G    for the Verses you get the best of both,the choice is yours?]
comments and or corrections?

Sardonicus chords and lyrics

Free chords for Sardonicus by UB40. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

UB40`s Rhythm/Reggae Guitar and Lyric structures for their track 'Sardonicus'
which is taken from their 1981 L.P 'Present Arms'.
[Chords]
        X57765    133211    355433
Four bars of Percussion and Keyboards then a Drum roll and,
[intro]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Saxophone Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Verse 1]
[Saxophone Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Verse 2]
[Keyboard Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G 
[Verse 3]
[Saxophone Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    N.C
[Verse 4]
[Instrumental]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G
[Saxophone Middle]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G 
[Percussion Instrumental]
N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C
[Lead Guitar Solo]
N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    N.C    Dm    G
[Saxophone Outro Till Fade]
Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    N.C  Dm    F  G  Dm    N.C  G  Dm    F  G  Dm    F  G  
[you can play the Dm    F  G  pattern all the way through it works,
i`ve seen Ali play just Dm    G    all the way through,I`ve used both the Dm    F  G  
where Saxophone,Keyboard,Instrumental,Percussion and Lead Guitar dominated parts appear
and the Dm    G    for the Verses you get the best of both,the choice is yours?]
comments and or corrections?

Sardonicus Chords by UB40

Learn how to play Sardonicus by UB40 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sardonicus chords”, “Sardonicus guitar chords”, or “UB40 Sardonicus 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 Sardonicus chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sardonicus lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, F, G, A, C.

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Is "Sardonicus" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Sardonicus" in?

The chords for "Sardonicus" show the original chord names (including Dm, F, G, A, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.