...SAY IT AIN'T SO... by Murray Head (1975)
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*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
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Am
Say it ain't so,
Em
That's not what I wanna hear Joe,
C G
Ain't I got a right to know?
D
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Am
Say it ain't so,
Em
I'm sure they're,
Telling us lies Joe,
C G
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
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Am
Say it ain't so,
Em
We pinned our hopes on you Joe,
C G
And they're ruining our show.
Interlude:
D Am, Em C G
Break:
Bm7 F#m
Ooh babies,
Em
Don't you think;
A
We're gonna get burned?
Bm7 F#m
Ooh babies,
Em
Don't you think;
Am
We're gonna get burned?
C
We're gonna get turned,
Am
We're gonna get learned,
C
Yes, we're gonna get turned.
C Am
We're gonna get burned
C
We're gonna get learned,
Am
Yes, we're gonna get burned.
C
We're gonna get burned,
Am
We're gonna get learned,
C
Yes, we're gonna get turned,
Am
We're gonna get burned.
*KEY CHANGE*
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Verse 4:
E
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Bm
Say it ain't so,
F#m
That's not what I wanna hear Joe,
D A
Ain't I got a right to know?
E
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Bm
Say it ain't so,
F#m
I'm sure they're,
Telling us lies Joe,
D A
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
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Bm
Say it ain't so,
F#m
We pinned our hopes on you Joe,
D A
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
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Bm
Say it ain't so,
F#m
That's not what I wanna hear Joe,
D A
Ain't I got a right to know?
E
Say it ain't so Joe, please,
Bm
Say it ain't so,
F#m
I'm sure they're,
Telling us lies Joe,
D A
Please tell us it ain't so.
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
xx0232 x02210 022000 x32010 320003
Bm7 F#m A E Bm
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
x24232 244222 x02220 022100 x24432
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
([email protected])
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
'Cos he wants to be free,
Dm7 Gm
But he's frightened to be a-lone.
Gm Cm7
'Cos he wants to be free,
Dm7 Gm
But he's frightened to be a-lone.
Gm Cm7
'Cos he wants to be free,
Dm7 Gm (n.C)
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
'Cos he wants to be free,
Dm7 Gm
But he's frightened to be a-lone.
Gm Cm7
'Cos he wants to be free,
Dm7 Gm
But he's frightened to be a-lone.
Gm Cm7
'Cos he wants to be free,
Dm7 Gm
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
355333 x57565 x35343 x57575
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
([email protected])
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
Hold on fast, to the skies,
A
Smell the spray in your eyes,
C
Know the albatross that cries;
D Dm Ab E
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
With our souls, as the anchor,
B7
Light our path to the sun,
D
'Till our everlasting search,
E
Is at an end.
Interlude:
A Bm7 (x3) A B7
Chorus 3:
D F#m
Hold on fast, to the skies,
B7
Smell the spray in your eyes,
D
Know the albatross that cries;
E E7
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
320003 x02013 x02220 x32010 022000 xx0232
Dm Ab E Bm7 B7 F#m
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
xx0231 466544 022100 x24232 021202 244222
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2006
([email protected])
4...WHEN I'M YOURS... by Murray Head
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*from 'Say It Ain't So' (1975)*
Intro:
A, Asus4 (x4)
Verse 1:
A
Turning me on and with your eyes,
Playing along and with you eyes.
Coming on strong and with your eyes,
E
You burn me.
A
Searching to please and with your smile,
Cursing with ease and with your smile,
Kindle the flame and with your smile,
E
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,
Than put me through numbers,
That feel like a test;
D
I want you.
Chorus 1:
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E
That I don't get taken for granted,
A
When I'm yours.
Interlude:
A, Asus4 (x2)
Verse 2:
A
Turning me on and with your eyes,
Playing along and with you eyes.
Coming on strong and with your eyes,
E
You burn me.
A
Searching to please and with your smile,
Cursing with ease and with your smile,
Kindle the flame and with your smile,
E
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,
Than put me through numbers,
That feel like a test;
D
I want you.
Break:
A E
I'll be yours, to com-mand,
A D
And o-bey; I won't de-mand.
Chorus 2:
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E
That I don't get taken for granted,
A
When I'm yours.
Solo:
A, E (x2) A E, A
Break:
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E
That I don't get taken for granted,
A
When I'm yours.
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E
That I don't get taken for granted,
A
When I'm yours.
Chorus 3:
A
Gotta know that I'm wanted,
E
That I don't get taken for granted,
A
When I'm yours.
A
But I gotta know that I'm wanted,
E
That I don't get taken for granted,
A
When I'm yours.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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A Asus4 E F#m D
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
x02220 x02233 022100 244222 xx0232
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
([email protected])
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
We were sailing along,
A
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
It's a mystery to me;
A
This mutiny at sea.
D G7 F#7
Who can it be, who can it be?
Bridge 1:
Bm
A friendly breeze gave us a start,
F#7
To a paradise of our own.
Bm
All at once a storm blew us apart,
F#7 A7
And left me drifting a-lone.
Solo:
A7, D, B7
*KEY CHANGE*
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Interlude:
B7,
E, G#7 G7
F#7 B7, E B7
Verse 3:
B7
Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
E G#7 G7
I'm a captain without any crew.
F#7
But with love as my guide,
B7
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 G#7 G7
Someone's invading my dreams.
F#7
We were sailing along,
B7
So peaceful and calm;
E B7
Suddenly, something went wrong.
Verse 5:
B7
Someone's rocking my dreamboat,
E G#7 G7
Someone's invading my dreams.
F#7
We were sailing along,
B7
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
x02223 xx0232 242322 131211 022000 x02220
G7 Bm B7 E G#7
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
323000 x24432 021202 022100 464544
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2007
([email protected])
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
Darling you'll love it,
D
It's down on the corner,
A
Wearing those star-studded,
E
High heel boots.
E
Wear your mascara,
D
Try on the tiara,
A
Per-haps it'll cover up,
E
Some of your roots.
Chorus 1:
C D
She's...
E
Such a drag.
C D
She's...
E
Such a drag.
Verse 2:
E
Leather for pleasure,
D
What-ever the weather,
A
Cruisin' and losin',
E
Her old cares and woes.
E
Street invitation,
D
The newest sensation.
A
For-get your intention,
E
When your petticoat shows.
Chorus 2:
C D
She's...
E
She's such a drag.
C D
Ooh!...
E
She's such a drag.
Interlude:
E D, C#m C
Bridge 1:
C
Step up on the merry-go-round,
G
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
Step up on the merry-go-round,
G
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
Darling you'll love it,
D
It's down on the corner,
A
Wearing those star-studded,
E
High heel boots.
E
Wear your mascara,
D
Try on the tiara,
A
Per-haps it'll cover up,
E
Some of your roots.
Chorus 3:
C D
She's...
E
She's such a drag.
C D
Ooh!...
E
She's such a drag.
C D
Ooh!...
E
She's such a drag.
C D
Ooh!...
E
She's such a drag.
C D
She's...
E
She's such a drag.
C D
Ooh!...
E
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
022100 xx0232 x466
