Busking
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G C
We like to busk on the Underground
D G
We stand in a corner right here
G C
But the licensing men in some office
D G
They come and they just interfere
[Bridge]
Bm Em
They're censoring all of our lyrics
A D
It’s such a remarkable thing
G C
They give us some new words each morning
A D
And here’s what they’re making us sing
[Verse 2]
G C
Don’t leave your bags unattended
D G
Please let passengers get off the train before boarding
G C
Services on the Bakerloo line are suspended
D G
And don’t commit crime because CCTV is recording
[Verse 3]
G C
The roof at Embankment is in an unstable condition
D G
You are advised to seek out an alternative route
G C
If you notice a person whose actions give you suspicion
D G
And you think that he looks a bit foreign then please do not shoot
[Bridge]
Bm Em
They took us up into some office
A D
and here’s the advice that they gave
G C
We need songs to enhance peoples' safety
A D
And make the commuters behave
[Verse 4]
G C
Please mind the gap and the pickpockets here at the station
D G
No flash photography, please put out your cigarette
G C
When the weather is hot, avoid dehydration
D G E
But surfaces may become slippery when it is wet
[Outro]
A D
If you notice a chemical smell and you’re next to a man
E A
And he’s shouting and praying to Allah and acting berserk
A D
Remain where you are and keep as calm as you can
E A
There’s a very good chance that his bomb doesn’t actually work
E A
There’s a very good chance that his bomb doesn’t actually work
How to play Busking
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.