...CARDIAC ARREST... by Madness --------------------........... *from 'Seven' (1981)* Intro: Em, Am G F F/E, Dm E Am (x2) Verse 1: Am Em F F Em Am Papers in the morning, Bowler Hat on head. Am Em F F Em Am Walking to the bus stop; he's longing for his bed. Am Em F F Em Am Waiting with his neighbours, in the rush hour queue. Am Em F F Em Am Got to get the first bus; so much for him to do. Bridge 1: Em G F#m A He's got to hurry, got to get his seat. Em G F#m A Can't miss his place; got to rest his feet. Verse 2: Am Em F Ten more minutes 'till he gets there; F Em Am The crossword's nearly done. Am Em F F Em Am It's been so hard these days; not nearly so much fun. Am Em F F Em Am His mind wanders to the office, his telephone, desk and chair. Am Em F F Em Am He's been happy with the company; they've treated him real fair. Bridge 2: Em G F#m A Think of seven letters, be-gin and end in 'C'. Em G F#m A Like a big A-merican car, but mis-spelt with a 'D'. Break: G Bb Am7 I wish this bus'd get a move on; driver's taking his time. G Bb Am7 I just don't know, I'll be late; oh dear, what will the boss say? G Pull yourself together now, don't get in a state. Chorus 1: Am Dm G C Don't you worry; there's no hurry. Am Dm G C It's a lovely day; it could all be going your way. Am Dm G C Take the doc's ad-vice; let up, enjoy your life. Am Dm G C B, Gdim Listen to what they say; it's not a game they play. Interlude: Am G F F/E, Dm E Am (x4) Verse 3: Am Em F F Em Am Never get there at this rate; he's caught up in a jam. Am Em F F Em Am There's a meeting this morning; it's just his luck, oh damn! Am Em F F Em Am His hand dives in his pocket, for his handker-chief. Am Em F F Em Am Pearls of sweat on his collar; his pulse-beat seems so brief. Bridge 3: Em G F#m A Eyes fall on his wristwatch; the seconds pass real slow. Em G F#m A Gasping for the hot air, but the chest pain; it won't go. Break: G Bb Am7 Tried to ask for help, but can't seem to speak a word. G Bb Am7 Words are whispered frantically, but don't seem to be heard. G What about the wife and kids? They all depend on me! Chorus 2: Am Dm G C We're so sorry; we told you not to hurry. Am Dm G C Now it's just too late; you've got a certain date. Am Dm G C We thought we made it clear? We all voiced our inner fears. Am Dm G C B We left it up to you; there's nothing we can do. Chorus 3: Am Dm G C Don't you worry; there's no hurry. Am Dm G C It's a lovely day; it could all be going your way. Am Dm G C Take the doc's ad-vice; let up, enjoy your life. Am Dm G C B Listen to what they say; it's not a game they play. (Repeat to Fade) CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- Em Am G F F/E Dm E EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 022000 x02210 320003 133211 xx2010 xx0231 022100 F#m A Bb Am7 C B Gdim EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 244222 x02220 x13331 x02013 x32010 x24442 xx2323 Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2004 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)
