Whiteness Thy Name Is Meltonian
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G C G C
Wait for me in sunny orchards; back of beyond
G C G C
I’m hoping for directions from the Slough of Despond
G C G C
Sonia Lannaman sleeps with the fishes tonight
G C G C
And we’ll make love to Duck Stab and it’ll be alright.
F E Am G F
“I need this life just like I need luminous strides”
C E F G F
Said Harry the Dog to the copper.
G C G C
I’m the evil fairground worker in a town near you
G C G C
Let me on your moped – I can see it’s built for two
F E Am G F
I let Dwight Stones attempt a Fosbury over my head
C E F G F
I want to live ‘till I die.
G C G C
Like a distinguished lady whipping the top off an egg
G C G C
I’ll throw your tyre ‘round a lamp-post as a tribute to youth.
F E Am G F
My my, Meltonian what would I do without you?
C E F G F C
The cemetery’s full of indispensable cobblers.
Bb F C
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Bb F C
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Bb F C
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Bb F C
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Bb F C
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Bb F C
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How to play Whiteness Thy Name Is Meltonian
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.