When Friday Comes Along
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CAPO: 2
Intro: Am Dm Bb C F
verse 1:
C F
One more Monday morning at the station
C F
See the hangdog faces we all wear
Am Dm Bb
They don't know I know the combination
C F
When Friday comes along, I'm gonna get my share
verse 2:
C F
Season ticket holders, please, forgive me
C F
I've had enough of Monday morning rain
Am Dm Bb
I wonder if you knew you'd all come with me
C F
When Friday comes along, I'll never be the same
verse 3:
C F
Well, I've done more than my share
C F
I know more about laissez-faire
C ~ Am G Dm7 G
Than to sit and wait until my ship comes in
C F
It took a whole lot of getting wise
C F
And just a little bit of free enterprise
C ~ Am G Dm7 G Dm7 G Dm7 G
Before I realised that stealing is no sin
verse 4:
C F
Drag my name through scandal and sensation
C F
Read about it on the Southern Line
Am Dm Bb
I'm going where I need no reputation
C F
When Friday comes along, it's gonna work out fine
VERSE 5:
C F
I've got a ticket on a 747
C F
And I'll be dancing all the way to heaven
C ~ Am G Dm7 G
When I get that Friday midnight flight down south
C F
And when my working day is done
C F
I'll sell the story to the Sun
C ~ Am G Dm7 G Dm7 G Dm7 G
'Cause I could never look a gift-horse in the mouth
VERSE 6:
N.C. C F
So, if you get that early train next Monday
C F
Say I won't go down without a fight
Am Dm Bb
Even if I'm doing time by Sunday
C F
When Friday comes along, I'm gonna be alright
C F
Yes, when Friday comes along, I'm gonna be alright
OUTRO: C F C F C ~ Am G Dm7 G
C F C F C ~ Am G Dm7 G Dm7 G Dm7 G
How to play When Friday Comes Along
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.