My Bacon Roll
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| A5 | x8
Bm
G6 Em7
I never got the elbow
A
Just telling you
F#m7
Before you go
G Em7
Only telling you
A A A
Just so you know
Bm
G6 Em7
I never got the elbow
A
I slung it in
F#m7
Had it up to here
G Em7
I just pulled the pin
A
Went and had a beer
Bm
G6 Em7
I used to love a bit of folding
A
Just for getting by
F#m7
A wad of cash
G Em7
Now that’s out of date
F#m7
And so am I
G G A
As pie and mash
G Em7
S’cuse me
A A A
S’cuse me
A7 D
Have you got my roll?
G Em7
My roll?
A A A
My bacon roll?
Bm
G6 Em7
The time they took us bowling
A
What was that about?
F#m7
I thought what a joke
G Em7
I just went out
A A A
And had a smoke
Bm
G6 Em7
Then the white water rafting
A
Just some know-it-all
F#m7
With the new regime
G Em7
There to show us all
A A
How to build a team
Bm G6 Em7
He says what do you think we’re doing?
A
I said don’t ask me
F#m7
I’ve no idea
G Em7
They all laughed at that
F#m7 G A
That was pretty funny actually
G Em7
S’cuse me
A A A
S’cuse me
A7 D
Have you got my roll?
G Em7
My roll?
A
My bacon roll?
A7 D
Have you got my roll?
G Em7
My roll?
A ? A
My bacon roll?
A
I could order you a toastie
?
Just like that one there
G D A
Or the same in plain white bread
When you’re dealing with a toastie
A7 G
What do you prefer
F#
Brown or red?
| Bm G6 | Em7 A |
| F#m7 | G Em7 | A | x2
| A |
Bm
G6 Em7
I never got the elbow
A
Just telling you
F#m7
Before you go
G Em7
Only telling you
A
Just so you know
| A5 | Fade Out
How to play My Bacon Roll
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A5. 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.