Margate
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Intro
G D D G E A D B D A D
D A
Well I’ve been working hard to reach me target
A D
To earn a few bob for a day trip down to Margate
B E
I’m gonna blow the lot tomorrow on all me family
A D
We catch the coach at eight so don’t be late, were off to see the sea
Hurry up will ya Grandad, come on were going
G D
Down to Margate, don’t forget your buckets and spades and cossys and all
D7 G
Down to Margate, we’ll have a pill of jellied eels at the cockle stall
G D7
Down to Margate, we’ll go on the pier and we’ll have a beer aside of the sea
E A D7 D7 G
Down to Margate, you can keep the Costa Brava, I’m telling ya mate I’d rather have a day down
E A D G
Margate with all me family
D A
Along the promenade we spend some money
A D
Then we find a spot on the beach that’s simply sunny
B E A
The kids will all enjoy themself digging up the sand, collecting stones and winkle shells to take
D
back home to nan
Behave yourself grandad, or you won’t be going
G D
Down to Margate, don’t forget your buckets and spades and cossies and all
D7 G
Down to Margate, we’ll have a pill of jellied eels at the cockle stall
G D
Down to Margate, we’ll go on the pier and we’ll have a beer aside of the sea
E A D7 D7 G
Down to Margate, you can keep the Costa Brava, I’m telling ya mate I’d rather have a day down
E A D G
Margate with all me family
D7 D7 G
You can keep the Costa Brava and all that palava, going no farther, me i’d rather have a day down
E A D G
Margate with all me family
How to play Margate
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.