Were Two Dudes Riding Horses
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
We’re Two Dudes Riding Horses
by Michael Toolan Roche
Video: https://youtu.be/dHeYUFGFo9k?si=v4xGXr4Ba7V7m0_J
( Vamp Chords C and G )
Rosencrantz: This is gonna be an awesome weekend, Guildenstern,
But can you tell me again how this came to be?
Guildenstern: It would be my pleasure, Rosencrantz.
C
Guildenstern: We got a call from Claudius
Rosencrantz: The King
G
Guildenstern: to see our childhood friend
Rosencrantz: Hamlet
C
Guildenstern: And we’re gonna party with that dude, right
G
Guild. & Rosen.: to the bloody end.
( Vamp Chords C and G )
Rosencrantz: I will say, I’m rather excited to see Hamlet, although he’s sooooo moody.
Guildenstern: Relax. It’s not like he’s gonna kill anyone.
(Guild. & Rosen both laugh.)
C G
Rosencrantz: Although Hamlet is so serious, his house is really cool.
C
And I can’t wait to drink some wine,
G
Guildenstern: go swimming in his pool.
[Chorus]
A G F
Guild. & Rosen.: ‘Cause we’re two dudes riding horses on the way to see a friend.
A G F
A fancy vacation, paid for by the King.
A G F
We just report to King if Hamlet does anything weird.
A
Rosencrantz: Like talking to a skull.
A
Guildenstern: Playing with swords.
A G F
Rosencrantz: Is Ophelia Hamlet’s beard?
(Music Stops)
N.C.
GUILDENSTERN: Whoa! Wait. Did you ask if Ophelia is Hamlet's beard?
N.C.
ROSENCRANTZ: Well, I mean, how serious are they?
N.C.
GUILDENSTERN: Are you saying you think he's-
N.C.
ROSENCRANTZ: Don't say it-
N.C.
GUILDENSTERN: This is Denmark, not Florida. I'll say gay if I want.
N.C.
(beat) Gaaaayyyyyyyy.
ROSENCRANTZ: Not there's anything wrong with that.
N.C.
GUILDENSTERN: Not at all. (beat) Now, where were we?
N.C.
ROSENCRANTZ: Maestro. Pitch please.
(Sound of the D note on piano)
C
ROSENCRANTZ: Thank you. Do you think that we should really do this?
G
How much do we know this guy?
C G
The last time that we met him, he gave me a black eye.
C
He talks in soliloquies.
G
Guildenstern: Treats everyone like a clown.
C
Rosencrantz: What if he tries to harm me?
G
Guildenstern: Not while I’m around.
[Chorus]
A G F
Guild. & Rosen.: ‘Cause we’re two dudes riding horses on the way to see a friend.
A G F
A fancy vacation, paid for by the King.
A G F
We just report to King if Hamlet does anything weird.
A
Guildenstern: Like talking to a skull.
A
Rosencrantz: Playing with swords.
A G F
Guildenstern: Let’s hope no one gets speared.
(Music Stops)
N.C.
Rosencrantz: Whoa! Whoa! Wait a minute. Did You say you hope no one gets speared?
N.C.
Guildenstern: Well I couldn't think of anything that rhymes with weird
N.C.
Rosencrantz: How about cheered? Cheered is much better than speared.
N.C.
Guildenstern: Fine. Cheered. Let's try it. 1-2-3 uhhh
G F
Guild. & Rosen.: And everyone cheered.
N.C.
(Music Stops)
N.C.
Rosencrantz: Much better. Do you think everyone will cheer in the end with happiness?
Guildenstern: I predict nothing but smiles.
[Outro]
A G A
Guild. & Rosen.: ‘Cause we’re two dudes riding horses on the way to see a friend.
Huzzah!
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