Get The Joke
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[Intro: ]Am x4
Verse 1:
Am
Put my hand on the Bible
Am
Doing it for liable
Dm
It's suing season
E7
And I am broke
Buy me some happy
Find me some passion
Will it ever happen?
Heaven knows
Chorus:
Am Dm
Sometimes you've got to get the joke
G C(add9) E7
It's the only thing that keeps this bloke afloat
Am Dm
Who put this spanner in my spokes?
Fm C E7 (break)
I can't change how it's wrote
Verse 2:
Classy or flashy
At home with Lassie
They all walk past me
I wouldn't know
Make me a new man
Find me a new plan
I am a sports fan
A real bloke
Chorus:
Sometimes you've got to get the joke
It's the only thing that keeps this bloke afloat
Who put this chainsaw in my spokes?
I can't change how it's wrote
F7
When my ship comes in
E7
She'll be on it
Am
Eating a fresh kebab
D7
And I want it
G#7 G
And I want it now
(Scat) – play Chorus
Chorus:
Sometimes you've got to get the joke
It's the only thing that keeps this bloke afloat
You get the tagger I the clum.
I can't change how it's wrote
How to play Get The Joke
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 Am. 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.