George Harrison – Shanghai Surprise (Guitar)
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Written by: George Harrison
From the soundtrack of the movie “Shanghai Surprise” (1986)
Now a bonus track on the 2004 re-release of “Cloud 9”
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
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[Riff]
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[Intro 1]
G I can't understand how I've gone astray G I should be sailing away on a liner G I was knocked on my back on a dock at Yang-Tse G It's a hell of a way to see China
[Bridge]
C But I'm ready G C You must be crazy G C And you got no money G | C | C G | And you're a liar
[Verse 1]
Am D Am D My straits are dire from the, the wok into the fire Am D G G/F# G/E G/D I'd like to trust you but I've broken my rickshaw Am D Am D Sometimes there's no hope in, in chasing opium Am D G G/F# G/E G/D [ Bm ] I'd like to love you but I'm not sure what's in your eyes | Bm | Bm [ Dm ] Mmm, Shanghai Surprise
[Verse 2]
Dm G Dm G Whatever you're saying, I want it anyway in Dm G C C/B C/A C/G [ Dm ] Been hanging 'round like a kid at your back door (Ooh, babe) Dm G Dm G You could be kinder, and show me Asia minor Dm G C C/B C/A C/G [ Em ] I'll let you love me; let you see what's here in my eyes | Em | Em [ A5 ] Shanghai Surprise
[Interlude]
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[Bridge]
| C | C G | [ C ] You must be crazy (Crazy) | C | C G | [ C ] And you got no money (Money) | C | C G | | C | C G | And it seems like madness
[Verse 3]
Am D Am D Back streets so crowded that, no room to swing a cat Am D G G/F# G/E G/D I'd like to know you but you're acting so coolie Am D Am D I'm finding out pursued by, evil looking dudes it's Am D G G/F# G/E G/D [ Bm ] Getting hot for me like tofu when it deep fries | Bm | Bm [ Dm ] Oh, Shanghai Surprise
[Verse 4]
Dm G Dm G But, baby, you look like any common crook Dm G C C/B C/A C/G [ Dm ] That's hanging 'round in those real shady places (Ooh, babe) Dm G Dm G While you assess me, why not try to impress me? Dm G C C/B C/A C/G [ Em ] Step over here, let me see what's there in your eyes | Em | Em [ A5 ] Oh, Shanghai Surprise
[Interlude]
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[Intro 2]
G I don't understand how I got delayed G I should be sailing today on a liner Em Was kicked in the ass on a dock at Yang-Tse G It's no way for a man to see China
[Bridge]
C But I'm ready G C You must be crazy (Crazy) G C And you got no money (Money) G | C | C G | But you're a trier
[Verse 5]
Am D Am D My straits are dire from the, the wok into the fire Am D G G/F# G/E G/D I'd like to meet you but I've broken my chopsticks Am D Am D Sometimes there's no hope in, in chasing promises Am D G G/F# G/E G/D [ Bm ] I wanna love you though it could prove to be unwise | Bm | Bm [ Dm ] Shanghai Surprise
[Verse 6]
Dm G Dm G Whatever you're saying, I want it anyway in Dm G C C/B C/A C/G [ Dm ] Been hanging 'round for a ride on your rickshaw (Ooh, babe) Dm G Dm G You may correct me, now that you've inspected me Dm G C C/B C/A C/G [ Em ] Come over here, let me feel you cut down to size | Em | Em [ Am ] Oh, Shanghai Surprise
[Verse 7]
Am D Am D My straits are dire from the, the wok into the fire Am D G G/F# G/E G/D I'd like to know you but I'm not really social Am D Am D Sometimes it's no joke, can't cope with opium Am D G G/F# G/E G/D [ Bm ] I'd like to love you but I'm not sure what's in your eyes | Bm | Bm [ Em ] Shanghai Surprise
[Riff]
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(riff)Shanghai Surprise
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(riff)Shanghai Surprise
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(riff)[Bridge]
| C | C G | (instrumental) | C | C G | [ C ] And you got no money | C | C G | | C | C G | But you’re a trier
(fade out)