The Local
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Chords used:
D G E A F# B h/o hammer off.
e |--2---3---0---0---2---2-----
b |--3---0---0---2---2---4-----
g |--2---0---1---2---3---4-----
d |--0---0---2---2---4---4-----
a |------x---2---0---4---2-----
E |------3---0-------2---------
Verse 1:
D G D
Well, I just got in from the local, I had to try the local brew,
G D E A
And I run into the local gossip, and I learned a thing or to,
D G D
About you local yokels, and what yas get up to,
G D A D
And he read me your pedigrees and I'll read 'em back to you.
Chorus:
G D G D
He said the local chefs' a poofter, the local docs' a drunk,
G D Dh/o D A D
The local priest likes little boys bums, and the local cops' a cunt,
D A D
I said the local cops' a... what did I say...
D A D
The local cops' a cunt.
Verse 2:
D G D
The local mayor's a fuckin dickhead, his wifes' the local snob,
G D E A
The local bank managers a fuckin' wanker, and so's the local cop,
D G D
The local sparky's a fuckin' cowboy, local plumber's makin' a mint,
G D A D
The local undertaker's a fuckin' weirdo, and the local layers' full a shit.
Chorus:
G D G D
And the local chefs' a poofter, the local docs' a drunk,
G D Dh/o D A D
The local priest likes little boys bums, and the local cops' a cunt,
D A D
I said the local cops' a... what did I say...
D A D
The local cops' a cunt.
Play a couple of bars of E
Verse 3:
E A E
The local bookie's a fuckin' shonky barstard, local races fuckin' rigged,
A E F# B
Local publican oughta be fuckin' hung, for waterin' down the piss,
E A E
The local pollies' a fuckin' gin jockey, and here's some'n else I know,
A E B E
The local cricket team ain't worth fuckin' shit, the local footy teams a fuckin' joke.
Chorus:
A E A E
And the local chefs' a poofter, the local docs' a drunk,
A E Eh/o E B E
The local priest likes little boys bums, and the local cops' a cunt,
E B E
I said the local cops' a... what did I say...
E B E
The local cops' a cunt.
Verse 4:
E A E
The local butcher's full a blow flies, local dogs are full a fleas,
A E F# B
Local barbers' a fuckin' butcher, local kids are fuckin' thieves,
E A E
Local caryards' a fuckin' rip off, and so's the local show,
A E B E
And the local cops' a deadset cunt, but I mentioned that a minute a go.
Chorus:
A E A E
I said the local chefs' a poofter, the local docs' a drunk,
A E Eh/o E B E
The local priest likes little boys bums, and the local cops' a cunt,
A E A E
I said the local chefs' a poofter, the local docs' a drunk,
A E Eh/o E B E
The local priest likes little boys bums, and the local cops' a cunt,
E B E
I said the local cops' a... what did I say...
E B E
The local cops' a cunt.
Big finish... 1, 2, 3, 4,
E B E
The local cop's a cunt.
How to play The Local
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.