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Em A D F#m
e|----0-----------------0----2-------------2-----------|
B|----0-----------------2----3-------------2-----------|
G|----0-------------2--------2-------------2-----------|
D|--2-------------2-2----------------------4-----------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|
Em A D
e|----0-----------------0----2-------------------------|
B|----0-----------------2----3-------------------------|
G|----0-------------2--------2-------------------------|
D|--2-------------2-2----------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------|
[Verso 1]
D F#m
We are the D-Day Dodgers
Em A
Out in Ita-ly
Em A
Always on the vino
D
Always on the spree
G A D F#m
Eighth Army skivers and the Yanks
Em A D F#m
We live in Rome and stuff the twanks
Em A D F#m
For we're the D-Day Dod-gers
Em A D
Out in Ita-ly
[Verso 2]
D F#m
We landed at Salerno
Em A
A holiday with pay
Em A
Jerry brought a band out
D
To cheer us on our way
G A D F#m
Showed us the sights and gave us tea
Em A D F#m
We all sang songs, the beer was free
Em A D F#m
For we're the D-Day Dod-gers
Em A D
Out in Ita-ly
[Verso 3]
D F#m
Naples and Cassino
Em A
Were taken in our stride
Em A
We didn't get to fight there
D
We just went for the ride
G A F#m
Anzio and Sangro were avast
Em A D F#m
We did fuck all sat on our arse
Em A D F#m
For we're the D-Day Dod-gers
Em A D
Out in Ita-ly
[Verso 4]
D F#m
On our way to Florence
Em A
We had a lovely time
Em A
We ran a bus to Rimini
D
Right through the Gothic Line
G A D F#m
Soon to Bologna, we will go
Em A D F#m
When Jerries fucked off beyond the Po
Em A D F#m
For we're the D-Day Dod-gers
Em A D
Out in Ita-ly
[Verso 5]
D F#m
Once we had a bright light
Em A
That we were going home
Em A
Back to dear old Blighty
D
Never more to roam
G A D F#m
Then someone whispered: 'In France, you'll fight,'
Em A D F#m
We said: 'Fuck that, we'll just sit tight,'
Em A D F#m
For we're the D-Day Dod-gers
Em A D
Out in Ita-ly
[Verso 6]
D F#m
Dear old Lady Astor
Em A
Please listen here to this
Em A
Don't stand up on the platform
D
And talk a lot of piss
G A D F#m
Your the nations sweetheart, the nations pride
Em A D F#m
But your bloody big mouth is far too wide
Em A D F#m
That's from, the D-Day Dod-gers
Em A D
Out in Ita-ly
[Verso 7]
*play solemnly
D F#m
If you look round the mountains
Em A
In the mud and rain
Em A
You will find the scattered crosses
D D7
Some which bear no name
G A D F#m
Heartbreak and toil and suffering gone
Em A D F#m
The lads beneath, them slumber on
Em A D F#m
For they were the D-Day Dod-gers
Em A D
Out in Ita-ly
How to play The D
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.