The Great Rock N Roll Swindle
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Intro
D#5 A#5 C5 A#5 G#5
D#5 A#5 D#5 A#5
verse 1
G#5
People said we couldn't play
They called us foul-mouthed yobs
A#5
But the only notes that really count
Are the ones that come in wads
G#5
They all drowned when the air turned blue
Cause we didn't give a toss
A#5
Filthy lucre, isn't nothing new
But we all get cash from the chaos
[Refrão] D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
C5 A#5 G#5
The greatest rock and roll swindle
D#5 A#5 D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
verse 2
G#5
E.M.I. said you are out of hand
And they gave us the boot
A#5
But they couldn't sack us, just like that
Without giving us the loot
G#5
Thank you kindly A & M
They said we were out of bounds
A#5
But that isn't bad for two weeks work
And 75,000 pounds
[Refrão] D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
C5 A#5 G#5
The greatest rock and roll swindle
D#5 A#5 D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
C5 A#5 G#5
The greatest rock and roll swindle
D#5 A#5 D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
verse 3
G#5
I just want to play with my band
Are you good enough for me
A#5
Hiya boys I'm the chosen one
Can't you fucking see
G#5
I'm a jealous god and I want everything
And I love you with a knife
A#5
I'll take you, if you're ready for me
And I'll give you my life
[Refrão] D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
C5 A#5 G#5
The greatest rock and roll swindle
D#5 A#5 D#5 A#5
The time is right to do it now
D#5 A#5
The time is right for Nickey's Special
C5 A#5 G#5
The greatest rock and roll star
D#5 A#5 D#5
The time is right for me now
A#5
I kill
Outro
D#5 C5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle)
Elvis Presley died in 1959
D#5 C5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle)
Chuck Berry you're a big ugly fucker
D#5 C5 A#5 D#5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle ,rock n roll)
Ian Dury Cockney Fraud
D#5 C5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle
Mick Jagger white nigga
D#5 C5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle)
Bob Dylan got a parking ticket stuck to his arsehole
D#5 C5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle)
David Bowie you are oout on the hunt
D#5 C5 A#5 D#5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle,rock n roll)
Malcolm Mc modern day fagin and bullshit
D#5 C5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle)
Rod Stewarts got a luggage label tied to his tonsils
D#5 C5 A#5 D#5 A#5
(Rock n Roll Swindle,rock n roll)
Elton John hair transplant
D#5 A#5
(Rock n Roll)
Sid Vicious Rock and Roll Cliche
D#5 A#5
(Rock n Roll)
Paul Cook and jonesey
D#5 A#5
(Rock n Roll)
Johnny Rotten-ah his days are even numbered
D#5 C5 A#5
Rock and roll swindle
D#5 C5 A#5
Rock and roll swindle
D#5 C5 A#5
Rock and roll swindle
D#5 C5 A#5
Rock and roll swindle
D#5
Rock and roll
N.C.
(Its a swindle)It's a swindle!
D#5
How to play The Great Rock N Roll Swindle
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#5. 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.