Capo 1st Fret Play everything 1 fret higher than written w/capo
Intro/outro:
D
Em7
G
Simple Melody Line:
D
Em7
G
Chordal Version:
D
Em7
G
Verse 1:P
D
oor old Granddad
Em7
I laughed at all his wordsI
D
thought he was a bitter man
Em7
He spoke of women’s waysT
D
hey’ll trap you, then they use you
Em7
Be-fore you even knowF
D
or love is blind and you’re far too kind
Em7
Don’t ever let it show
Chorus:I
D
wish that I knew all I know
Em7
now
G
When I was youngerI
D
wish that I knew all I know n
Em7
ow
G
When I was stronger.
Main Melody x2
Verse 2:T
D
he Can Can’s such a pretty show
Em7
They’ll steal your heart awayB
D
ut backstage, back on earth again
Em7
The dressing rooms are greyT
D
hey come on strong and it ain’t too long
Em7
Before they make you feel a manB
D
ut love is blind and you soon will find
Em7
You’re just a boy again
Chorus
Play around with D chord during ‘solo’
Main melody x2
Verse 3:W
D
hen you want her lips, you get a cheek
Em7
Makes you wonder where you areI
D
f you want some more and she’s fast asleep
Em7
Leaves you twinkling with the stars.P
D
oor young grandson, there’s
Em7
nothing I can sayY
D
ou’ll have to learn, just like me
Em7
And that’s the hardest way
Chorus
Main melody x2
Start ooh la la-ing
Main Melody x4
These known chords are used in this song.
