Prefab Sprout – Billy (Ukulele)
Key
-
Versions
(2)
Guitar
Ukulele
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
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Tabbed by: maguri
(McAloon)
From: "Crimson/Red"
This beautiful song consists of just a four-bar sequence repeated over and
over.
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CHORDS/SPECIAL VOICINGS
g-C-E-A A 1-2-0-0 E7sus4 2-2-0-2 D 2-2-2-0 Amaj7 1-1-0-0 Bm 4-2-2-2
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INTRO
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
VERSE
A Where’d you find that trumpet, Bill? E7sus4 Yeah, I said, where’d you find that trumpet, Bill? D He said, I found it on some wasteland Amaj7 Bm Buried in the snow
VERSE
A How’d you learn to play it, William? E7sus4 I said, how’d you learn to play it, Bill? D He said, I sat down on the doorstep Amaj7 Bm And practiced long and slow
CHORUS
A I let my feelings show E7sus4 I let my feelings show D Trumpets come, trumpets go Amaj7 Bm It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow A I let my feelings show E7sus4 I let my feelings show D Trumpets come, trumpets go Amaj7 Bm It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow
VERSE
A I’m in love with Susan, Bill E7sus4 Yeah, I said, I’m in love with Susan, Bill D Her smile is like a fairground Amaj7 Bm I’m basking in the glow
VERSE
A I’ve got no gift for music, William E7sus4 I’ve got no gift for music, Bill D Sing a song of sixpence Amaj7 Bm Steady as you go
CHORUS
A I let my feelings show E7sus4 I let my feelings show D Trumpets come, trumpets go Amaj7 Bm Amazing what gets left out in the snow A I let my feelings show E7sus4 I let my feelings show D Trumpets come, trumpets go Amaj7 Bm Amazing what gets left out in the snow
VERSE/CHORUS (instrumental)
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm | Da, da, da, da - Da, da, da, da | A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm | Da, da, da, da - Da, da, da, da
VERSE
A Tell me all your secrets, Bill E7sus4 Tell me all your secrets, Bill D Lead me to your doorstep Amaj7 Bm There’s so much I don’t know
VERSE
A I’m in love with Susan, Bill E7sus4 Yeah, I said, I’m in love with Susan, Bill D Her smile is like a fairground Amaj7 Bm I’m basking in the glow
CHORUS (instrumental)
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm | Let your feelings show - Da, da, da, da | A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm | Let your feelings show - Da, da, da, da
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm | Da, da, da, da - Da, da, da, da
CHORUS
A Let your feelings show E7sus4 Let your feelings show D Trumpets come, trumpets go Amaj7 Bm It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow A Let your feelings show E7sus4 Let your feelings show D Trumpets come, trumpets go Amaj7 Bm It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow
VERSE
A Tell me all your secrets, Bill E7sus4 Tell me all your secrets, Bill D Lead me to your doorstep Amaj7 Bm There’s so much I don’t know
VERSE
A I’m in love with Susan, Bill E7sus4 Yeah, I said, I’m in love with Susan, Bill D Her smile is like a fairground Amaj7 Bm I’m basking in the glow
OUTRO (instrumental)
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
(vocals ad lib - repeat and fade)