Tubthumping
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D A
We'll be singing when we're winning we'll be singing
D G D G
I get knocked down but I get up again you're never going to keep me down
D G A
I get knocked down but I get up again you're never going to keep me down
Em G Bm A Em G Bm A
Pissing the night away - pissing the night away
D G
He drinks a whisky drink He drinks a vadka drink
He drinks a lager drink He drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him of the good times
A
He sings the songs that remind him of the best times
D G D G D G A
"Oh - Danny Boy - Danny Boy - Danny Boy..."
I get knocked down but I get up again
You're never goin to keep me down x2
Pissing the night away
He drinks a whisky drink He drinks a vadka drink
He drinks a lager drink He drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him of the better times
D G D G D G A
"Don't cry for me - next door neighbour..."
I get knocked down but I get up again
You're never going to keep me down x2
Em G Bm A Em G Bm A D G D G D G A
I get knocked down but I get up again
You're never going to keep me down ca. 15x fade out
How to play Tubthumping
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.