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MARCH OF THE GHERKINS As recorded by Madness (From the 1984 Album KEEP MOVING) [Intro] Bb [Verse 1]
EbIt's been some time since the smile Bbupon my face AbHad I sneaked previewing town It's Bbbeen a while since I gave chase FIt's been some time since the girl Cfrom round my way BbCame and took me by the hand CBeen a long time Dbsince I came around EbI can remember when I Bbstood on my head AbWalking straight across the ground Still Bbpicture their laughing faces
[Chorus]
FCatch me, EbI'm falling into my Abpast G FCatch me, the Ebdeeper the louder the Ablaugh G
[Verse 2]
EbI was told to grow up soon, Bbface my consequences AbBeing told it was high time, Bbhigh time to come to my senses FClimbing up to the top floor, Cstood the look of pleasure BbSuch a silly aged man Cwith an attic Dbfull of treasure
[Chorus]
GCatch me, FI'm falling into my Bbpast A GDeeper, the Fdeeper the louder the Bblaugh A
[Interlude] Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb Ab Bb B [Bridge]
DbRemember when I was ten, Ebm7things were somewhat better then DbTime went by so easily, is Gbthis the way life's supposed to be? But Dblooking back I wonder why it Ebmseems to pass so quickly by DbMemories can make you cry, I Gbclose my eyes, my tears I try to Ebhide
[Verse 3]
EbI was thinking aboutBb Tamer Lane AbOf all the funny places BbI was thinking, a short time ago
[Chorus]
FCatch me, EbI'm falling into my Abpast G FCatch me, the Ebdeeper the louder the Ablaugh G Catch me, FI'm falling into my Bbpast A FDeeper, the Ebdeeper the louder the Ablaugh G
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