Schooldays Over
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Afinação: D A D G A DTecla: FCapotraste:
3rd traste
I'm using D shapes relative to capo. Transpose up +3 to show actual chords.
I'm playing in DADGAD & chords I'm using are:
Capo 3rd
D A7 or A7 G A F#m or F#m Em
D ---0-----------------------------------------------------
A ---0---0------0---0---0----0-----------0----------------------
G ---2---0------0---4---6----2-----------0----------------------
D ---0---2------7---0---0----0-----------0-----------------------
A ---0---0------0---5---7----4-----------2-----------------------
D ---0----------7---5---7----4------4----2-----------------------
[Intro]
A7 G F#m Em
A7 G F#m Em
[Verse 1]
A7 D A7 D
School days over, come on then John
A7 G D
Time to be getting your pit boots on
D A7 Bm A
On with your sark and the moleskin trousers
G F#m G
It's time you were on your way
D A7 D F#m
Time you were learning the pitman's job
Em A G F#m Em (2x)
And earning the pitman's pay
[Verse 2]
A7 D A7 D
Come on then Jim, it’s time to go
A7 G D
Time you were working down below
D A7 Bm A
Time to be handling a pick and a shovel
G F#m G
You start at the pits today
D A7 D F#m
Time you were learning the collier’s job
Em A G F#m Em (2x)
And earning the collier’s pay
[Verse 3]
A7 D A7 D
Come on then Dai, it’s almost light
A7 G D
Time you were off to the anthracite
D A7 Bm A
The morning mist is on the valley
G F#m G
It’s time you were on your way
D A7 D F#m
Time you were learning the miner’s job
Em A G F#m Em (2x)
And earning the miner’s pay
[Verse 4]
A7 D A7 D
School days over, come on then John
A7 G D
Time to be gettin' your pit boots on
D A7 Bm A
On with your sark and the moleskin trousers
G F#m G
It's time you were on your way
D A7 D F#m
Time you were learning the pitman's job
Em A G F#m Em (2x)
And earning the pitman's pay
[Outro]
A7 D A7 D
A7 G D
D A7 Bm A
G F#m G
D A7 D F#m
Em A G F#m Em (2x)
How to play Schooldays Over
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 D. 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.