*SAY IT AIN'T SO*
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>1. SAY IT AIN'T SO
>2. BOY ON THE BRIDGE
>3. BOATS AWAY
>4. WHEN I'M YOURS
>5. SOMEONE'S ROCKING MY DREAMBOAT
>6. SHE'S SUCH A DRAG
>7. NEVER EVEN THOUGHT
>8. SILENCE IS A STRONG REPLY
>9. DON'T FORGET HIM NOW
>10.YOU'RE SO TASTY
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1...SAY IT AIN'T SO... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
Intro:
D Am , Em C G
Verse 1:
D Am
Say it ain't so Joe, please, say it ain't so.
Em C G
That's not what I wanna hear Joe, ain't I, got a right to know?
D Am
Say it ain't so Joe, please, say it ain't so.
Em C G
I'm sure they're telling us lies Joe; please tell us it ain't so.
Verse 2:
D
They told us that our hero has played his trump card;
Am
He doesn't know how to go on.
Em
We're clinging to his charm and determined smile,
C G
But the good ol' days have gone.
Interlude:
D Am , Em C G
Verse 3:
D
The image and the Empire may be falling apart;
Am
The money has gotten scarce,
Em
One man's word held the country together,
C G
But the truth is getting fierce.
D Am
Say it ain't so Joe, please, say it ain't so.
Em C G
We pinned our hopes on you Joe and they're, ruining our show.
Interlude:
D Am , Em C G
Break:
Bm7 F#m Em A
Ooh babies, don't you think; we're gonna get burned?
Bm7 F#m Em Am
Ooh babies, don't you think; we're gonna get burned?
C Am
We're gonna get turned, we're gonna get learned,
C
Yes, we're gonna get turned.
C Am C
We're gonna get burned, we're gonna get learned,
Am
Yes, we're gonna get burned.
C Am
We're gonna get burned, we're gonna get learned,
C Am
Yes, we're gonna get turned, we're gonna get burned.
*KEY CHANGE*
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Verse 4:
E Bm
Say it ain't so Joe, please, say it ain't so.
F#m D A
That's not what I wanna hear Joe, ain't I, got a right to know?
E Bm
Say it ain't so Joe, please, say it ain't so.
F#m D A
I'm sure they're telling us lies Joe; please tell us it ain't so.
Verse 5:
E
They told us that our hero has played his trump card;
Bm
He doesn't know how to go on.
F#m
We're clinging to his charm and determined smile,
D A
But the good ol' days have gone.
E Bm
Say it ain't so Joe, please, say it ain't so.
F#m D A
We pinned our hopes on you Joe and they're, ruining our show.
Verse 6:
E
The image and the Empire may be falling apart;
Bm
The money has gotten scarce,
F#m
One man's word held the country together,
D A
But the truth is getting fierce.
E Bm
Say it ain't so Joe, please, say it ain't so.
F#m D A
We pinned our hopes on you Joe and they're, ruining our show.
Outro:
E Bm , F#m D A
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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D Am Em C G
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Bm7 F#m A E Bm
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
2...BOY ON THE BRIDGE... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
Intro:
Gm Dm7 , Gm Cm7 Dm7
Verse 1:
Gm
There's a boy on the bridge, and he's looking ahead,
Dm7
With confusion in his eyes.
Gm
There's a man on the ridge, who is laughing out loud,
Dm7
Heavily in disguise.
Gm
There's a girl on the lake, reflecting her thoughts,
Dm7
Which she kisses away with sighs.
Chorus 1:
Cm7
What would you do in this boy's place;
Dm7
Move on or compromise?
Cm7
Freedom of choice is a hell of a burden;
Dm7 D7
Maybe living for kicks is wise?
Interlude:
Gm Dm7 (x2)
Verse 2:
Gm
There's a town far below, that is calling him home,
Dm7 Gm Dm7
Where his friends got bored and laid.
Gm
There's a hill up ahead, with a mountain behind,
Dm7
With a pub that is barren and frayed.
Chorus 2:
Cm7
What would you do in this boy's place;
Dm7
Move on or compromise?
Cm7
Freedom of choice is a hell of a burden;
Dm7 D7
Maybe living for kicks is wise?
Bridge 1:
Gm Cm7 Dm7 Gm
'Cos he wants to be free, but he's frightened to be a-lone.
Gm Cm7 Dm7 Gm
'Cos he wants to be free, but he's frightened to be a-lone.
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:
Cm7
What would you do in this boy's place;
Dm7
Move on or compromise?
Cm7
Freedom of choice is a hell of a burden;
Dm7 D7
Maybe living for kicks is wise?
Bridge 2:
Gm Cm7 Dm7 Gm
'Cos he wants to be free, but he's frightened to be a-lone.
Gm Cm7 Dm7 Gm
'Cos he wants to be free, but he's frightened to be a-lone.
Gm Cm7 Dm7 Gm
'Cos he wants to be free, but he's frightened to be a-lone.
Outro:
Gm Cm7 Dm7 (x4), Gm
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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Gm Dm7 Cm7 D7
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
3...BOATS AWAY... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
Verse 1:
(n.C ) G
Climb the rigging and haul the ropes,
Am7
Hoist and un-furl the dusty sail.
G
Winds are singing; we're bound for hope,
Am7
It is im-possible to fail.
G
Flesh is willing and dreams will soar,
A
When we sight, the distant shore.
Chorus 1:
C Em A
Hold on fast, to the skies; smell the spray in your eyes,
C D Dm Ab E
Know the albatross that cries, is just a friend.
Verse 2:
A
Glide our weary pain-laden souls,
Bm7
Over hollowed, heaving waves.
A
Weigh our bodies down with salt,
Bm7
Every hallowed, heathen sways.
A
There is hope to guide us there,
B7
There is love; to make us one.
Chorus 2:
D F#m B7
With our souls, as the anchor; light our path to the sun,
D E
'Till our everlasting search is at an end.
Interlude:
A Bm7 (x3) A B7
Chorus 3:
D F#m B7
Hold on fast, to the skies; smell the spray in your eyes,
D E E7
Know the albatross that cries, is just a friend.
Outro:
A Bm7
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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G Am7 A C Em D
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Dm Ab E Bm7 B7 F#m
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2006
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
4...WHEN I'M YOURS... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
Intro:
A , A4 (x4)
Verse 1:
A
Turning me on, and with your eyes,
Playing along, and with you eyes.
E
Coming on strong and with your eyes, you burn me.
A
Searching to please, and with your smile,
Cursing with ease, and with your smile,
E
Kindle the flame, and with your smile, you burn me.
(Have I gotta be burnt all over again?)
Bridge 1:
F#m
I'd rather you told me that you couldn't care less,
D
Than put me through numbers that feel like a test; I want you.
Chorus 1:
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted;
E A
That I don't get taken for granted, when I'm yours.
Interlude:
A , A4 (x2)
Verse 2:
A
Turning me on, and with your eyes,
Playing along, and with you eyes.
E
Coming on strong and with your eyes, you burn me.
A
Searching to please, and with your smile,
Cursing with ease, and with your smile,
E
Kindle the flame, and with your smile, you burn me.
(Have I gotta be burnt all over again?)
Bridge 2:
F#m
I'd rather you told me that you couldn't care less,
D
Than put me through numbers that feel like a test; I want you
Break:
A E A D
I'll be yours, to com-mand, and o-bey; I won't de-mand.
Chorus 2:
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E A
That I don't get taken for granted, when I'm yours.
Solo:
A , E (x2) A E , A
Break:
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E A
That I don't get taken for granted, when I'm yours.
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E A
That I don't get taken for granted, when I'm yours.
Chorus 3:
A
Gotta know that I'm wanted,
E A
That I don't get taken for granted, when I'm yours.
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E A
That I don't get taken for granted, when I'm yours.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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A A4 E F#m D
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
5...SOMEONE'S ROCKING MY DREAMBOAT... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
*CAPO 2nd FRET*
(Original Key: B )
Verse 1:
A7
Someone's rocking my dreamboat;
D F#7 F7
Someone's invading my dreams.
Em A
We were sailing along, so peaceful and calm;
D A7
Suddenly, something went wrong.
Verse 2:
A7
Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
D F#7 F7
Dis-turbing a beautiful dream.
Em A
It's a mystery to me; this mutiny at sea.
D G7 F#7
Who can it be, who can it be?
Bridge 1:
Bm F#7
A friendly breeze, gave us a start, to a paradise, of our own.
Bm F#7 A7
All at once, a storm blew us apart, and left me drifting a-lone.
Solo:
A7 , D , B7
*KEY CHANGE*
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Interlude:
B7 , E , Ab7 G7 F#7 B7 , E B7
Verse 3:
B7
Someone's rocking my dreamboat;
E Ab7 G7
I'm a captain without any crew.
F#7 B7
But with love as my guide, I'll follow the tide,
E B7
And I'll keep sailing, 'till I find you.
Verse 4:
B7
Someone's rocking my dreamboat;
E Ab7 G7
Someone's invading my dreams.
F#7 B7
We were sailing along, so peaceful and calm;
E B7
Suddenly, something went wrong.
Verse 5:
B7
Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
E Ab7 G7
Someone's invading my dreams.
F#7 B7
We were sailing along, so peaceful and calm;
E B7
Suddenly, something went wrong.
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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A7 D F#7 F7 Em A
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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G7 Bm B7 E Ab7
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
6...SHE'S SUCH A DRAG... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Aint So' (1975)*
Intro:
E D , C#m C
E D , C#m C , B , E
Verse 1:
E D
Darling, you'll love it; it's down on the corner,
A E
Wearing those star-studded high heel boots.
E D
Wear your mascara, try on the tiara,
A E
Per-haps it'll cover up some of your roots.
Chorus 1:
C D E
She's... such a drag.
C D E
She's... such a drag.
Verse 2:
E D
Leather for pleasure, what-ever the weather,
A E
Cruisin' and losin' her old cares and woes.
E D
Street invitation, the newest sensation.
A E
For-get your intention, when your petticoat shows.
Chorus 2:
C D E
She's... such a drag.
C D E
Ooh!... she's such a drag.
Interlude:
E D , C#m C
Bridge 1:
C G
Step up on the merry-go-round; there's plenty room for more.
F
It's a carnival, a circus that we've gotta preserve;
Em D
It's the meatiest show of all.
C G
Step up on the merry-go-round; there's plenty room for more.
F
It's a carnival, a circus that we've gotta preserve;
Em D B7
It's the meatiest show of all.
Verse 3:
E D
Darling, you'll love it; it's down on the corner,
A E
Wearing those star-studded high heel boots.
E D
Wear your mascara, try on the tiara,
A E
Per-haps it'll cover up some of your roots.
Chorus 3:
C D E
She's... she's such a drag.
C D E
Ooh!... she's such a drag.
C D E
Ooh!... she's such a drag.
C D E
Ooh!... she's such a drag.
C D E
She's... she's such a drag.
C D E
Ooh!... she's such a drag.
Solo:
E
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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E D C#m C B
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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A G F Em B7
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
7...NEVER EVEN THOUGHT... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Aint So' (1975)*
*CAPO 1st FRET*
(Original Key: Bbm )
Intro:
Am , D (x2)
Verse 1:
Am
Never even thought it could happen to me,
Dm
Maybe I've been blind, only others can see; I'm in love.
Am
What am I to do, can I let it show?
Dm
Do I keep it to myself or should I let her know; I'm in love?
Am
Do I nurse it in my heart, hold it back in my eyes,
Dm
Hide it all inside or pull on a disguise? I'm in love.
Chorus 1:
Dm
Have I gotta play games, even suffer the pain?
Bb
Let the secret out; even suffer the doubt? I'm in love.
Bm
I know it's all there, I really want to share,
B7 Em Em/maj E
My life with someone else; will she... feel the same?
Verse 2:
Am
Never even thought it could happen to me,
Dm Bm , E
Maybe I've been blind, only others can see; I'm in love.
Am
What am I to do, can I let it show?
Dm Bm , E
Do I keep it to myself or should I let her know; I'm in love.
Am
It isn't easy when you've been broken before,
Dm
It isn't so hard when you're ready for more. Could you love me?
Am
Give me a simple clue; anything will do,
Dm
So long as I know what's in me is in you. Could you love me?
Am
I've got so much of care to give away,
Dm
There's only one thing I wanna hear you say; I love you.
Chorus 2:
Dm
Have I gotta play games, even suffer the pain?
Bb
Let the secret out; even suffer the doubt? I'm in love.
Bm
I know it's all there, I really want to share,
B7 Em Em/maj E
My life with someone else; will she... feel the same?
Outro:
(with Vocal Harmonies)
Am , Dm
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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Am D Dm Bb Bm
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
x02210 xx0232 xx0231 x13331 x24432
B7 Em Em/maj E
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
021202 022000 021000 022100
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
8...SILENCE IS A STRONG REPLY... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
Intro:
D
Verse 1:
D
Can't you hear me calling? I'm shouting out loud.
Maybe you've mistaken me for one of the crowd?
D
My back's against the wall, my feeling's on show,
Silence is the only reply that I know.
Chorus 1:
Em Bm A G
The sleeping dog in m...e, won't lie.
Em Bm A G
But when I'm woken, you can't, no can't de-ny.
Em Bm A G
When dreams are broken; silence is a strong re-ply.
Interlude:
A
Verse 2:
D
Can't you hear me laughing, exposing my fears?
Can't you see me crying, withholding the tears?
D
There isn't any point in closing your ears,
The silence that's between us, is the passing of years.
Chorus 2:
Em Bm A G
Take a breath, where the earth touches the sky.
Em Bm A G
We can both feel... the reason why.
Em Bm A G C
Because silence can be a strong re-ply.
Interlude:
A
Outro:
D
Silence is a strong reply.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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D Bm A G
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
xx0232 x24432 x02220 320003
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
9...DON'T FORGET HIM NOW... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Aint So' (1975)*
Intro:
G , F (x4)
Interlude:
G C , Dm , F C , G (x2)
Verse 1:
G
Now is the time when he needs your every support,
Now is the time when he needs your love.
Now is the time when he needs your every thought,
He needs help from you and Heaven above.
Chorus 1:
G C Dm F C G
Don't for-get him now, don't for-get him now.
G C Dm F C G
Don't for-get him now, don't for-get him now.
Verse 2:
G
Try carrying the load that he bears; it's bringing him down.
Carrying the burden that's on his back.
Try wearing the shackles, that tie his feet to the ground.
Seeing the light when the future looks black.
Chorus 2:
G C Dm F C G
Don't for-get him now, don't for-get him now.
G C Dm F C G
Don't for-get him now, don't for-get him now.
Bridge 1:
Am Bb F Dm
Help him bear the conscience, that taunts his weathered mind.
Am B7 E E7
Freedom from the snare, that haunts man-kind.
Am F Dm G
Be the light to guide him , be the shield to hide him.
Bb C D
Show to him the self he has to find.
Interlude:
G
Verse 3:
G
Now is the time when he needs your every support,
Now is the time when he needs your love.
Now is the time when he needs your every thought,
He needs help from you and heaven above.
Chorus 3:
G C , Dm , F C , G
G C , Dm , F C G
Don't for-get him now.
G C , Dm , F C G
Don't for-get him now.
Coda:
G Gm , F G ,
Outro:
F , G
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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G F C Dm Am Bb
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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B7 E E7 D Gm
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
(clumsyband@hotmail.com )
10...YOU'RE SO TASTY... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
*CAPO 2nd FRET*
(Original Key: E )
Intro:
D , Em (x2)
Verse 1:
D Em D F#m Bm
Ooh...my sweet baby, you are so very tasty.
Em A Em A
Let us have a-nother, drink with each other, baby.
Verse 2:
D Em
Who needs the words to say it?
D F#m Bm
If we speak, we'll only waste it.
Em A
Touch for touch, we'll soon discover,
Em A
Weave together, breathe each other.
Chorus 1:
Bb Am7 D
Fusing our minds, and our bodies, and our souls.
Bb
Let's make a day of it last;
C D
Let's make a day of it last, until we're one.
Solo:
D , Em (x4)
*KEY CHANGE*
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Verse 3:
Bb Cm Bb Dm Gm
Ooh...my sweet baby, you are so very tasty.
Cm F Cm F
Let us have a-nother, drink with each other, baby.
Verse 4:
Bb Cm
Who needs the words to say it?
Bb Dm Gm
If we speak, we'll only waste it.
Cm F
Touch for touch, we'll soon discover,
Cm F
Weave together, breathe each other.
Chorus 2:
F# Fm7 Bb
Fusing our minds, and our bodies, and our souls.
F#
Let's make a day of it last,
Ab Bb
Let's make a day of it last, until we're one.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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D Em F#m Bm A Bb C
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Cm Dm Gm F F# Fm7 Ab
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY
