Making Plans For Nigel
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Song: Making plans for Nigel
Artist: XTC
Composer: Colin Moulding
Album: Drums and wires
Tabbed by DJ 26th Mar 2015
[Main Lead Riff]
e |-----------------------|
B |-----------------------|
G |---14-----14-p12-------| p = Pull-off note
D |---12-----12--12-------|
A |-----------------------|
E |-----------------------|
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text column numbers below.
G = 355433 Fadd9/A = x03213 D(b5) = xx0234
Em = 079987 Em7 = 020033 D5 = xx0235
Bm = x24432 F = 133211 E = 022100
Am7 = x02010 D = xx0232 C = x32010
G5 = x55033 Dsus4 = xx0233 F# = 244322
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[Intro]
G
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^ ^
G Em Bm
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G Em Bm
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[Verse 1]
G Em Bm
We're only making plans for Nigel, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
We only want what's best for him, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
We're only making plans for Nigel, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
Nigel just needs that helping hand, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
Am7 G5
And if young Nigel says he's happy,
Fadd9/A Em7
He must be happy, ...he must be happy,
D Dsus4 D(b5) D5
He must be happy in his work------------------!
[Verse 2]
G Em Bm
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G Em Bm
We're only making plans for Nigel, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
He has his future in a-British Steel (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
We're only making plans for Nigel, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
Nigel's whole future is as good as sealed,
Am7 G5
Yeah-----, and if young Nigel says he's happy,
Fadd9/A Em7
He must be happy, ...he must be happy,
D Dsus4 D(b5) D5
He must be happy in his work------------------!
[Bridge]
E F
Nigel is not outspoken but he likes to speak,
C G G F# F
And he loves to be spoken to, (In his work!)
Em G G F# F
Nigel is happy in his work, (In his work!)
Em G G F#
Nigel is happy in his work (His world-----!)
[Verse 3]
G Em Bm
We're only making plans for Nigel, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
We only want what's best for him, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
We're only making plans for Nigel, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
G Em Bm
Nigel just needs this helping hand, (Ah, hoo- oo!)
Am7 G5
And if young Nigel says he's happy,
Fadd9/A Em7
He must be happy, ...he must be happy,
D Dsus4 D(b5) D5
He must be happy in his work------------------!
[Middle 8 Guitar break]
G Em Bm
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G Em Bm
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[Verse 3]
G Em Bm
Mmm--------, we're only making plans for Nigel,
G Em Bm
(Oo-oo - oo!) We only want what's best...for him,
G Bm
(Oo-oo - oo!) Mmm, we're only making plans for Nigel,
G Em Bm
(Oo-oo - oo!) Nigel just needs this helping hand,
G Em Bm
(Oo-oo - oo!) We're only making plans for Nigel,
G Em Bm
(Oo-oo - oo!) He has his future in a- British Steel
[Break]
Bm N.C.
Steel, ...steel, ...steel, ...steel, ...steel, yeah!
(Oo-oo - oo!)
G Em Bm
We're only making plans for Nigel
[Coda]
Bm G Em Bm
||: Nigel, Nigel, Nigel, Nigel! :|| [Repeats]
(Oo-oo - oo!)
How to play Making Plans For Nigel
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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.