Strip Cartoon
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Tabbed by Rick Steele
(Capo on 4th Fret)
E A G C D
C D G C
Fish & Chips, Sandpaper Lips & a rainy pavement
F C D G
Soho lights, another night......thinking of you,
C D G C
Black cat, sat on a wall, winks at me darkly
F C D G
suggesting ways and means that I might win a smile
C D G C
as you leave the place where you work, until 12.30
F C D G
and the Policeman nods as you pass along his beat
C D G C
Sweaty feet, troubled brow we're all in the same game lady
F C D G
Lifes no bowl of cherries, it's a black and white strip cartoon
D Em G A
I've been warned that you and your friends are crazy
G D E A
as from your heart you bear your parts to the Gentlemen
C D
Who, while they drool trying to keep cool
G C
Spill their scotch and water
F C D G
But I'm not that way, I must say... I'd much prefer to see...
C D G C
You in your texturised rubber rainwear around 12.30
F C D G
Come and play, shades of grey in my Black and White strip cartoon
D Em G D
Strip cartoon is all I'm after
G D E A
Strip cartoon is all I crave
C D G C
So come to my place..around 12.30
F C D G
Cause I'm a leading Politician at a dangerous age
D E G D G E A x2
Tu--Du Du Du
D Em G D
Strip Cartoon is all I'm after
G D E A
Strip Cartoon is all I crave
C D G C
So come to my place around 12.30
F C D G C Am F G C
Cause I'm a leading Politician...at a dangerous age
How to play Strip Cartoon
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 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.