Wedding Present: chords, lyrics to _George Best_
Bullwinkle J. Moose
Chords? Chords...
Okay, here's a few comments before I begin...I mainly play rhythm so
I've never bothered learning the 2nd guitar part for most of the songs...
I have on a few, but I'll just give you the basic chords for the rest.
Here's the way I'll do the notation: I'll define the chords at the
beginning of the song. So, for example, the standard D chord will be
defined as
D-- x 0 0 2 3 2
where the number is the fret, and x means don't play this string. The
strings, of course, going E A D G B E. (I think that's right, anyway...)
Very often the same chord is played but fretted differently, so I'll be sure
to sharply define all of them at the beginning. I won't define a chord that
I've already defined in an earlier song. Watch out...it gets kinda confusing
after a while.
I have all the ones for _Bizarro_, too, and I'll post those as soon as I
have time to write them all out.
If you appreciate my efforts, send me money...but I'll settle for a nice
word about me. ;-)
Cheers
Kevin
"I'm not being unfair...okay, I am, but who cares?" -- The Wedding Present
EVERYONE THINKS HE LOOKS DAFT
D-- x 0 0 2 3 2, A-- x 0 2 2 2 0, G-- x x 0 0 3 3, D'-- x 12 12 11 10 10,
A'-- x 7 7 6 5 5 , G'-- x 5 5 4 3 3
D A D G D
Oh why do you catch my eye, then turn away?
G D A D G D G
I thought we said all the things we had to say
D A D G D G
Shawn said he saw you holding hands with your new friend
D A D G D G
How does it feel to know you've just won again?
D' A' G' D' A' G'
Don't give me that! Because you were seen!
D' A' G' D' A' G'
Everyone thinks he looks daft but you can have your dream
Can I keep that book of yours and maybe this one too?
Oh sure, I'll bring them 'round tomorrow, if that will do
Was it really full? They must have queued there since half past 3
I didn't go, was it a good film? Well that's just me!
Don't give me that! Because you were seen!
Everyone thinks he looks daft but you can have your dream
Guess who I saw by your old house just the other day
That kid we used to think was mad, but now he looks okay
I think someone's here, look at the window, I can't make out who
Oh I'd love to stay but I've really got so many things to do
Don't give me that! Because you were seen!
Everyone thinks he looks daft but you can have your dream
WHAT DID YOUR LAST SERVANT DIE OF?
C-- x 3 2 0 1 0, F-- x 3 3 2 1 1
C G F (repeat until) C G
C G F C G F
C G F
Is that a letter you're hiding from me?
C G F
Well I think I'm being used again, let me open it & see
C G F
That's not what I wanted to hear
C G F
There's a time and place for everything & that time is coming near
D G D G
Do you have to spend so much time on your hair?
Well couldn't you started earlier? Of course you've got things to wear!
No, I didn't pick up your coat on the way
Some of us have to work you know, have you been sitting there all day?
D G
All that I've done for you
D G
After all that I have done for you
(Run through until) G F C G F C G F C G F C
DON'T BE SO HARD
Csus4-- x 3 3 0 1 1, D"-- x x 7 7 7 5, A^-- x x 11 9 10 9
Pattern: C G F Csus4 C Csus4
He became a man at twenty-three
& now he's got to take up all the seat
I never knew he was so bold
I really think she should be told
But that's what best friends are for
& does she have a best friend, anymore?
At home, she tells him little lies
Like she's not in the mood tonight
D" A
& when they're out with all his friends
G' A
He just forgets that she's even there
He's go this name on people's lips
He crushes fingers in his grip
& of course he shows that he doesn't care
If he chances to overhear
"Have you seen her without make-up?"
& "I don't think he's had much luck!"
At home, she tells him little lies
Like onions always make her cry
& when they're out with all his friends
He just forgets that she's even there
D G' D' (repeat until)
D' A^ D' (repeat until end)
A MILLION MILES
G^-- x x 9 7 8 7, Dsus2-- x 0 0 2 3 0
(Intro: D" G')
Pattern: D" A
I must have walked past this doorway thirty times
Just trying to catch your eye
You made it all worthwhile when you returned my smile
It all became worthwhile
Don't you feel a little cold stood by the door?
You know, I'd really like to talk some more
Oh, don't be worried about your friend -
I think she left some time 'round ten
What was her name again?
G^ A G^ A D
You're not like anyone I've ever met
D" G' D" G'
Do you see much of Charlie over here?
Oh, I've known him off and on for years
He's never mentioned you before
Oh that didn't come out right at all
& now I feel this small
That seems to be it
Don't get me wrong, but how are you going to get back home?
I'd be willing to walk that way
There's something I've just got to say
I could walk a million miles today
You're not like anyone I've ever met
C G (repeat over bridge)
I kept bursting out with laughter all the way home
I had to tell somebody & you just happened to phone
I can't think of anything else, no matter how I try
But, you know, I can't even remember the color of her eyes
Dsus2
And that's right
D" G' (repeat until)
You're not like anyone I've ever met
Well, at least not yet
ALL THIS & MORE
Pattern: D' A^
I wonder what our kid has bought her
I think I'll try & unwrap a corner
He didn't spend that much in the end
He doesn't think that highly of his friends
D G' D' D G' D' D G' D' A^ (x2)
I've wanted one of those for years
That was until I got it here
On second thought, I don't think I like it
But if it's for sale someone will buy it
D G' D' D G' D' D G' D' A^ (x2)
G^ D A G^
I can't think just what I wanted it for
I've already borrowed too much money
I told Michel & she thinks it's funny
I won't have anything but the best
Can I put this down and owe the rest?
I can't think just what I wanted it for
All this & more
MY FAVOURITE DRESS
Db^-- x x 5 3 4 3, B7'-- x 9 9 7 7 7, A7'-- x 7 7 5 5 5, A7-- x 0 2 0 2 0
(Note: for this song, play only the B and E string for D, Dsus4 for the
verses.)
Pattern: Dsus4 D
Sometimes these words just don't have to be said
I know how you both feel the heart can rule the head
Jealousy is an essential part of love
The hurting here below & the emptiness above
C Db^ G^
There's always something left behind
Never mind
The tender caresses that bring out the man
I can't still be drunk at five
Oh, I guess I surely can
Slowly your beauty is eaten away
By the scent of someone else in the blanket where we lay
There's always something left behind
Maybe next time
B7' A7' B7' A7' A7 D A7 D (repeat over bridge)
Uneaten meals
A lonely star
A welcome ride in a neighbour's car
A long walk home
The pouring rain
I fell asleep when you never came
Some rare delight in Manchester town
It took six hours before you let me down
To see it all in a drunken kiss
A stranger's hand on my favourite dress
That was my favourite dress you know
That was my favourite dress
SHATNER
D' A^ D' A^ D A D A (x2)
Pattern: D' A^
Wear something bright & turn away
Imagine girls behaving in that way
Why don't you pack your bags & leave?
Look here's another bruise I didn't see
D' A^ D' A^ D A D A
You can't say "it doesn't really matter"
D' A^ D' A^ D A D A
This isn't t.v., he isn't William Shatner
G' A'
Oh I've told you before
These days you look so pale & thin
Wave down a bus & let's be rid of him
You've spent this night beside you t.v. set
Remember when you used to laught at it
You laughed a bit
You can't say "it doesn't really matter"
This isn't t.v., he isn't William Shatner
Oh I've told you before
You can't say "it doesn't really matter"
This isn't t.v., he isn't William Shatner
SOMETHING & NOTHING
Pattern: F C
You're not such a nice girl after all
It's as much as you can do just to say hello
Have you got to stick your head inside that book
Oh, you've just noticed that I'm here, now please spare the dirty look!
A' D' A'
It's such a beautiful evening, oh would you like to go out?
D'
Oh pardon me for breathing
I know you walk a different way each night
To avoid the men on the building site
But I've waited half an hour for you to come
Oh well you missed your dad & the tea's now over done
Well it's only part of loving
Please don't accuse me of making something out of nothing
Break: G' D (until)
There's really nothing to be ashamed about
He's a good looking kid, I think I've worked that bit out
& he seems to have the same desires as you
But if he's that much fun, how come I'm not laughing too?
It's such a beautiful evening, oh would you like to go out?
Oh pardon me for breathing
I can't help the way that I am, it's only part of loving
please don't tell me that I'm making something out of nothing
Break: G' D (until)
Break: G' D' (until)
Pattern: G' A' D' A' G' A' D'
Silly, but true, you know I can't help but feeling used
When the two of you get on so well together
A quiet drink? well what am I supposed to think?
When the two of you dance so well together
IT'S WHAT YOU WANT THAT MATTERS
Pattern (between verses): D G D G D C D C
Pattern (verses): D' G^
& this is for you, you must know it's for you, what else can I think about?
I knocked on your door until my fingers were sore, although I'd guessed you were out
& what do I need? is it hunger or greed that has brought me here?
& what will I find? aren't we two of a kind?
Oh I take back everything, I didn't mean a thing
& when you pull the strings I don't think you feel a thing
Don't forget what I say, we can be back in one day, we can borrow your mother's car
Don't sing me that song, I've been here for too long
Oh you couldn't have looked that far, did you look very far?
I seem to recall you said nothing at all the day that this letter came
It must have been sent by the friend of a friend, oh now I forget his name, I'm really not to blame!
& when you pull the strings i don't think you feel a thing
Oh do you feel a thing?
Break: D (hold until) G^ D'
& when you pull the strings i don't think you feel a thing
GIVE MY LOVE TO KEVIN
Tab (no chords):
Seq. 1:
G-- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (repeat x4, then continue with normal
B-- 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 pattern (x2) )
E--
Seq. 2:
G-- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 (x2)
B-- 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
E-- 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2
Seq. 3:
G-- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B-- 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E--
Why should I want to know his name?
What difference does it make?
You know I tried dead hard to keep away, I just had to call again
Where did you go last night?
What's that new place like?
Okay, I won't ask anymore questions & then you can't tell me lies
Bridge 1:
G-- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (x2)
B-- 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
E--
Seq.2, Seq. 3
Well, they always need good men
They're crying out for them
It's not the sort of job I'd do myself, but then I'm not him
Oh, he buys you pretty things
& what does your mother think?
I just can't bear to imagine you sharing a bed with him
Bridge 1 (x4)
Bridge 2:
G-- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (x2)
B-- 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
E-- 0 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 10 10 10 10 10 10
Tell me why should I be upset?
Some kid I've never met
We'd better sort this out before I go & say something I'll regret
No, I'm sure it suits him
I'm not trying to be anything
Before I leave I want you to give my love to Kevin
ANYONE CAN MAKE A MISTAKE
G"-- x x 12 12 12 10, A"-- x x 14 14 14 12
Intro: D Dsus2 D
Break with: D' A^
Pattern: D' A^ D' A^ G" A" (add D' A^ D' A^ at end during verses)
When I set foot on the bus you laughed & said: "that's the end for us!"
Oh could a joke ever go more wrong? if only you'd have come along
Oh but you must stop calling Jane, she is completely without blame
Do you have to ring her up so soon? that's rubbing salt into these wounds
A little bit of what you fancy doesn't do you any good at all
Oh I know that now
I can't add to what I've said, I just completely lost my head
Do you want me here when you start to pack? & are you leaving just like that?
Have you taken all you want? Is that it? Have you really gone?
What can I say to change your mind? There'll be another time
A little bit of what you fancy doesn't do you any good at all
It's so clear to me now
YOU CAN'T MOAN, CAN YOU?
E-- x 2 2 1 0 0
Tab:
Seq.
G-- 2 2 1 1 1 2 2
B-- 2 2 0 0 0 2 3
E--
I was just trying to hide a yawn, I think I noticed that it's dawn
But I'll stay longer if you want
She just caught you off your guard, & I know it can be hard
But that's really not the point
Break: A E A E A E A E
Well, just try & get away, go & see your parents for a day
That's what I'd do myself
She is not the only one, & it's easier said than done
but try & think of something else
Break
A' E A' E A' E A' E
You have got everything that you need
Bridge: E A D E (x4)
Break
Chorus
Last time through chorus:
A' E A' E A' E D'
You have got everything that you need
A E A D A