Funniest Gig - Manfred Mann

Funniest Gig

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Intro
 
Gm
 
[Verso 1]
Gm
Surely, strawberries cannot be alive
Gm
And bananas, can't believe my eyes
 
[Refrão]
Bb Ab
This is the funniest gig we've ever done
Bb Ab
With strawberries and bananas, what sort of songs are sung?
 
[Verso 2]
Gm
Chocolate soldiers march us onto stage
Gm
Pluck us up to play inside a cage
 
[Refrão]
Bb Ab
This is the funniest gig we've ever done
Bb Ab
With strawberries and bananas, what sort of songs are sung?
 
[Ponte]
Fm Ab
Am I asleep?
Fm Ab
Am I asleep and dreaming?
Fm Ab Eb Eb/Bb Eb/Ab Eb/G
Am I asleep and dreaming?
 
[Verso 3]
Gm
Suddenly, the whole place falls apart
Gm
Jars of jam are leaving on a cart
 
[Refrão]
Bb Ab
This is the funniest gig we've ever done
Bb Ab
Now we are wishing that we had never come
 
[Ponte]
Fm Ab
Am I asleep?
Fm Ab
Am I asleep and dreaming?
Fm Ab Eb Eb/Bb Eb/Ab Eb/G
Am I asleep and dreaming?
 
Interlude
 
Gm
 
[Refrão]
Bb Ab
This is the funniest gig we've ever done
Bb Ab
With strawberries and bananas, what sort of songs are sung?
 
[Verso 4]
Gm
Chocolate soldiers march us onto stage
Gm
Pluck us up to play inside a cage
 
[Refrão]
Bb Ab
This is the funniest gig we've ever done...

How to play Funniest Gig

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Gm. 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.

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