Scapegoats
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Verse
C F C
There were five men playing poker on the Heysham train.
C G
Fate was dealing them a cruel hand.
C F C
Hugh Callaghan was walking home through the evening rain
C G C
Not knowing what lay in store for him.
Verse
C F C
You'll find traces of nitro on cigarettes and matches.
C G
On formica tabletops and on decks of playin' cards.
C F C
When forensic found traces on the hands of these men,
C G C
The police drove up from Birmingham, they were saying the case was closed.
Verse
C F C
Have you seen the mugshots that were taken
C G
after forty eight hours in custody?
C F C
Battered and bruised, haunted looks upon their faces
C G C
The judge accepted they confessed willingly.
F G C
Please take another look at what you see.
Verse
C F C
If you tell me my family are being terrorised.
C G
Keep me awake for six days and nights, confused and terrified.
C F C
In the lonely dark of night I'll swear that black is white.
C G C
If you let me just lay down and close my eyes.
F G C
I'll sign anything if you let me close my eyes.
Outro
F C
Scales of justice balance up your act.
C G
Am I talking to myself or to the wall?
C F C
Hugh Callaghan, Paddy Hill, Gerry Hunter, Johnny Walker,
C G F
Billy Power, Dick McIlkenny scapegoats all.
F G C
For sixteen years they've been talking to the wall.
How to play Scapegoats
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.