Madness – Land Of Hope And Glory (Guitar)
Key
-
Versions
(2)
Bass Tab
Guitar
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
as recorded by Madness on their first album One Step Beyond,
written by band member Lee "Kix" Thompson
[Intro]
N/c
Urrrrh! What's the time?
G Eb D
G Eb D I was trying to get some sleep
G Eb D
G Eb D
G Eb D Attention, Urrraaah!
G Eb D
G Eb D Bridges, G Eb D Sharkey, G Eb D Nutley!!! G Eb D Jackson, G Eb D Thompson, Mother!
[Verse 1]
G Eb D Well, as G Eb D you can see we've got a new recruit to this G Eb D land of hope and glory G Eb D Hands behind backs and legs apart and tell us G Eb D all of your unfortunate story G Eb D Who me sir? G Eb D Yes, you ssssir!
[Verse 2]
G I was an innocent man till someone Eb D grassed me of a plan G Eb D Of earning some big a money G If I hadn't mouthed it about, Eb D I am sure without doubt G Eb D I'd 'ave missed this land of hope and glory
[Interlude]
G A B C
D % D C Bm Am
[Verse 3]
G Well you poor poor sod, here you're up Eb D sharp at six thirty G Cold shower down to breakfast, Eb D can't have you looking dirty G I suggest you eat what's given you Eb D even if it doesn't agree with you G Cos It's all you're be getting Eb D up until twelve thirty G A B C Inbetween this time you can stay up in your room, D you can dream of life D C Bm Am Good things
[Verse 4]
G Two years of my teen age life given to this Eb D stand to attention life G Bb D Of land of hope and glory (A-Ha! ha! ha! ha!) G I get so bored as time goes by, Eb D I think I'll do something dirty G I pick at the floor for juicy bugs Eb D and I'll make myself at home G A B C A bog roll and envelope stick it, D all this helps to pass my time
[Middle 8]
C As the evening drags on, C you can watch a little telly G Hot Gossip, Pans People G with a little bit of belly (Hoo-hoo-hoo!) C A hot drink served cold C with the heat of yesterday's C Dm Don't complain Em F learn the game G G F D and I'll get through another day
[Verse 5]
G I watch the second hand on the clock Eb D at long last is nine thirty G Off to bed straight to sleep Eb D as I leave this land of hope and glory G Eb D But only for a few seconds I'm in ecstasy G Before the bell rings to let me know, Eb D sharp at six thirty G A B C A the, a two, a six, a ta D C Bm Am Quiet! G7 Come on you lot, come on, lights out