E ~ ~ Am - G -
F - Dm - E - Am (2x)
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Em F
F Em Am
1. Papers in the morning, Bowler hat on head,
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Em F F Em Am
walking
to the bus stop, he's longing for his bed.
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Em F F Em Am
Waiting with his neighbours,
in the rush hour queue,
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Em F
F Em Am
got
to get the first bus, so much for him to do.
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He's got to hurry, got to get
his seat,
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can't
miss his place, got to rest his feet.
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Em F F Em Am
2. Ten more minutes 'till he gets there, the crossword's nearly done,
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Em F
F Em Am
it's been so hard these
days, not nearly so much fun.
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Em F
F Em Am
His mind wanders to the office, his telephone,
desk and chair,
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Em F F Em Am
he's been happy with
the company, they've treated him real fair.
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F#m
A
Think of seven letters, begin
and end in 'C'.
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F#m A
like
a big American car, but misspelt with a 'D'.
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Bb Am Bb
+ I wish this bus'd get a move on, driver's taking his time.
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I just don't know, I'll be late, oh, dear, what will the boss say?
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Pull yourself together now,
don't get in a state !
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Dm G
C
Don't you worry, there's no hurry,
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it's a lovely day, it could all be
going your way.
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G C
Take the doc's advice, let up, enjoy your life,
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C - B7
- E
listen to what they say, it's not a game they play.
+ Am - G - F - Dm - E - Am (2x)
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Em F F Em Am
3. Never get there at this rate, he's caught up
in a jam,
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Em F
F Em Am
there's
a meeting this morning, it's just his luck, oh, damn !
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Em F F Em Am
His hand dives in his pocket,
for his handkerchief.
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Em F F Em Am
pearls
of sweat on his collar, his pulse-beat seems so brief.
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F#m A
Eyes fall on his wristwatch, the seconds pass
real slow,
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F#m A
gasping
for the hot air, but the chest pain, it won't go.
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Bb
+ Tried to ask for help,
but can't seem to speak a word.
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Words are whispered
frantically, but don't seem to be heard.
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What about the wife and kids?
They all depend on me !
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G
C
We're so sorry, we told you not to hurry,
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G C
now it's just too late, you've
got a certain date.
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We thought we made it clear? We all voiced our inner fears.
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Dm G C
- B7
We left it up to you, there's nothing we can do. + E ~
(Madness)