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B A
Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still
G F#
But he told us where we stand *ON OUR FEET*
B A
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear
G F#
Claude Rains was the invisible man *WHO’S CLUADE RAINS?*
B A
Then something went wrong for Fay Wray and King Kong
G F#
They got caught in a celluloid jam *YEAH JAM*
B A
Then at a deadly pace it came from *WHERE?* outer space *THANK YOU*
G F#
And this is how the message ran...
E F# B G#m
Science fiction (ooh wah ooh) double feature
E F# B G#m
Doctor X (ooh wah ooh) will build a creature
E F# B G#m
See androids fighting (ooh wah ooh) Brad and Janet
E F# B G#m
Anne Francis stars in (ooh wah ooh) Forbidden Planet, wo-oh-oh
E F# B B-C#-E B B-C#-E
Oh oh oh… at the late night, double feature, picture show
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B A
I knew Leo G. Carroll was *FUCKING* over a barrel
G F#
When Tarantula took to the hills
B A
And I really got hot when I saw (Janette Scott *JANET’S TWAT*)
G F#
Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills *YEAH KILLS*
B A
Dana Andrews said prunes gave him the (runes *SHITS*)
G F#
And passing them used lots of skills
B A
But when worlds collide *BOOM* said George Pal to his bride
G F#
I'm gonna give you some (terrible thrills *JOINTS & SOME PILLS*) like a
E F# B G#m
Science fiction (ooh wah ooh) double feature
E F# B G#m
Doctor X (ooh wah ooh) will build a creature
E F# B G#m
See androids fighting (ooh wah ooh) Brad and Janet
E F# B G#m
Anne Francis stars in (ooh wah ooh) Forbidden Planet, wo-oh-oh
E F# B G#m
Oh oh oh… at the late night, double feature, picture show, I wanna go
E F# B G#m
Oh oh oh… to the late night, double feature, picture show, by R.K.O.
E F# B G#m
Oh oh oh… to the late night, double feature, picture show, in the back row
*FUCK THE BACK ROW*
E F# B
Oh oh oh… to the late night, double feature, picture show
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DAMNIT JANET
A
BRAD: Hey Janet *SIT ON MY FACE AND WIGGLE*
I've got something to say *SAY IT ASSHOLE*
C#m
I really loved the *STARTS WITH AN S. SKUH…SKUH…SKUH*
Skillful way *WHAT A FUCKING GENIUS*
D
You beat the other girls *WITH WHIPS & CHAINS*
E
To the bride's bouquet *AND THAT TOO*
A C#m F#m
BRAD: The road was long but I ran it *JANET*
A C#m F#m
There's a fire in my heart and you fan it *JANET*
A C#m F#m
If there's one fool for you then I am it *JANET*
A C#m
I've one thing to say and that's
F#m D G E
Damn it, Janet, I love you
D E7 A A7
BRAD: Here's the ring to prove that I'm no joker
D E7 A A7
There's three ways that love can grow *SEX & DRUGS & ROCK & ROLL*
D E7 A F#m
That's good, bad, or medi-ocre
D E7
Oh, J-a-n-e-t, I love you so
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A C#m F#m
JANET: Oh it's nicer than the one Betty Munroe had *OH BRAD*
A C#m F#m
Now we're engaged and I'm so glad *OH BRAD*
A C#m F#m
That you've met Mom and you (know *BLOW*) Dad
A C#m
I've one thing to say and that's
F#m D G E
Brad, I'm mad, for you too
D E
JANET: Oh, Brad
A A7
BRAD: (Oh damn it *OH SHIT*)
D E
JANET: I'm mad
A A7
BRAD: (Oh Janet *OH SHIT*)
D E
JANET: For you
A G#/A F#m
BRAD: I love you too – ooo - oooo
D E7
BOTH: There's one thing left to do, wah - ooo
A C#m F#m
BRAD: And that's go see the man who began it *JANET*
A C#m F#m
When we met in his science exam-it *JANET*
A C#m F#m
Made me give you the eye and then panic *JANET*
A C#m
Now I've one thing to say and that's
F#m D G E
Damn it, Janet, I love you
D E
BRAD: Damn it, Janet
D E
JANET: Oh, Brad, I'm mad
D E
BRAD: Damn it, Janet
E A
BOTH: I love you
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OVER AT THE FRANKENSTEIN PLACE
JANET: D D/C G Gm
In the velvet darkness of the blackest night burning bright
*WHAT’S UP YOUR ASS?*
D B
There's a guiding star *THAT MUST HURT!*
E A
No matter what or – r who you are
G A D
BOTH: There's a light
D
ALL: Over at the Frankenstein place
G
BOTH: There's a light
Gm
ALL: Burning in the fireplace
D B E A D
BOTH: There's a light, ligh-t In the darkness of everybody's life
D F#m
RIFF RAFF: The darkness must go
Bm
Down the river of nights dreaming
D F#m
Flow morphia slow
Bm
Let the sun and light come streaming
G A
Into my life Into my life
G A D
BOTH: There's a light
D
ALL: Over at the Frankenstein place
G
BOTH: There's a light
Gm
ALL: Burning in the fireplace
D B E A D
BOTH: There's a light, ligh-t In the dark-ness of everybody's life
*Slow down*
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THE TIME WARP
Drums Count In – Guitar Starts
A B G D A
RIFF: It's astounding, time is fleeting, madness, takes its toll, but listen closely
B
MAGENTA: Not for very much longer
G D A
RIFF: I've got to (keep control *SMOKE A BOWL*)
A B G D A
RIFF: I remember - doing the Time Warp, Drinking those moments when
A B
The blackness would hit me, and the void would be calling
ALL: F C G D A F C G D A
Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!
(N.C) E
NARRATOR: It's just a jump to the left (BANG!)
E A
ALL: And then a step to the riiiiight
(N.C) E
NARRATOR: With your hands on your hips
E A
ALL: You bring your knees in tight
D A
But it's the pelvic thrust, that really drives you insane
ALL: F C G D A F C G D A
Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!
A B
MAGENTA: It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me!
G D A
So you can't see me no not at all
A B
In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention
G D A
Well secluded I see all
A
RIFF: With a bit of a mind flip
B
MAGENTA: You're into the time slip
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G D A
RIFF: Nothing can ever be the same
A
MAGENTA: You're spaced out on sensation
B
RIFF: Like you're under sedation!
ALL: F C G D A F C G D A
Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!
A
COLUMBIA: Well I was tapping down the street just-a having a think
When a snake of a guy gave me an evil wink
D
Well it shook me up it took me by surprise
A
He had a pick-up truck and the devil's eyes
E D
He stared at me and I felt a change
A
Time meant nothing never would again
ALL: F C G D A F C G D A
Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!
(N.C) E
NARRATOR: It's just a jump to the left (BANG!)
E A
ALL: And then a step to the riiiiight
(N.C) E
NARRATOR: With your hands on your hips
E A
ALL: You bring your knees in tight
D A
But it's the pelvic thrust, that really drives you insane
ALL: F C G D A F C G D A
Let's do the Time Warp again! Let's do the Time Warp again!
F F# G# A A# B
How do you do I, See you've met my Faithful handyman
F – F# – A A# - B – C# F – F#
G# A A# B
He's just a little brought down Because when you knocked He thought you were the candyman
F – F# – A A# - B – C# F – F#
F F# G# A A# B F F#
Don't get strung out by the way I look Don't judge a book by its cover
F F# G# A A# B F F#
I'm not much of a man by the light of day But by night I'm one hell of a lover
C#7
I'm just a sweet transvestite *SWEET TRANSVESTITE*
C7 – B7 F# F – F#
From Transexual, Transylvania….ah – ah!
F F# G# A A# B F F#
Let me show you around Maybe play you a sound You look like you're both pretty groovy
F F# G# A A# B F F#
Or if you want something visual That's not too abysmal We could take in an old Steve Reeves movie
F F# G# A A# B F F#
I'm glad we caught you at home Could we use your phone We're both in a bit of a hurry. Right!
F F# G# A A# B F F#
We'll just say where we are, Then go back into the car. We don't want to be any worry
F F# G# A A# B F F#
Well you got with a flat Well, how 'bout that? Well, babies, don't you panic
F F# G# A A# B F F#
By the light of the night It'll all seem alright. I'll get you a satanic mechanic
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C#7
I'm just a sweet transvestite *SWEET TRANSVESTITE*
C7 – B7 F# F – F#
From Transexual, Transylvania….ah – ah!
F F# G# A A# B
Why don't you stay for the night? NIGHT! Or maybe a bite? BITE!
F F#
I could show you my favorite obsession *SEX!!!*
F F#
I've been making a man *YOU CALL THAT A MAN?*
G# A
With blond hair and a tan YOU CALL THAT A TAN?
A# B F F#
And he's good for relieving my (SEXUAL) tension
C#7
I'm just a sweet transvestite *SWEET TRANSVESTITE*
C7 – B7 F# F – F#
From Transexual, Transylvania….hit it – hit it!
C#7
I'm just a sweet transvestite *SWEET TRANSVESTITE*
C7 – B7 F# F – F#
From Transexual, Transylvania….ah – ah!
Watch conductor
F# hit! A hit!
So - come up to the lab And see (FUCK ME ON THE SLAB) what's on the slab
B hit! F# hit!
I see you shiver with antici ... *SAY IT!* ... pation
F# hit! A hit!
But maybe the rain Isn't really to blame
B hit!
So I'll remove the cause
F#
(chuckles) But not the symptom!
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SWORD OF DAMOCLESE
B E B E
The Sword of Damocles is hanging over my head
B E B E
And I've got the feeling someone's gonna be cutting the thread
D# E F# B D# E F#
Oh woe is me My life is a misery Oh can't you see that I'm at the start of a pretty big downer
B E B E
I woke up this morning with a start when I fell out of bed *THAT AIN’T NO CRIME!*
B E B E
And left from my dreaming was a feeling of unnamable dread *THAT AIN’T NO CRIME!*
D# E F# B
My high is low I’m dressed up with no place to go
D# E F#
And all I know is that I'm at the start of a pretty big downer (Oh, Rocky!)
B E
Sha la la la - that ain't no crime,
B E X2
Sha la la la - that ain't no crime
B E F#
Sha la la la That ain't no crime, that ain't no crime
B E B E
The Sword of Damocles is hanging over my head
B E B E
And I've got the feeling someone's gonna be cutting the thread
D# E F# B D# E F#
Oh woe is me My life is a misery Oh can't you see that I'm at the start of a pretty big downer
B E
Sha la la la - that ain't no crime
B E X2
Sha la la la - that ain't no crime
B E F#
Sha la la la That ain't no crime, that ain't no crime
B
Sha La La!
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I CAN MAKE YOU A MAN
D F#7
A weakling weighing ninety-eight pounds
Bm D7
Will get sand in his face when kicked (*IN THE BALLS* to the ground)
G E7
And soon in the gym with a determined chin
D B7
The sweat from his pores as he works for his cause
E7
Will make him glisten *WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF TOOTHPASTE* and gleam
A7
And with massage and just a little bit of steam
Conductor G D A7 G
He'll be pink and quite clean, he'll be a strong man
D A7
Oh honey, but the wrong man
D F#7
He'll eat nutritious high protein
Bm D7
And swallow *CUM* raw eggs
G E7
Try to build up his shoulder, his chest arms and legs
D B7
Such an effort, if he only knew of my plan
E7 (F# G G#) A
When in just seven days *THAT’S A WEEK*
G D A7
I can make you a maaaaan
D F#7
He'll do press ups, and chin ups
Bm D7
Do the snatch, clean and jerk *OFF*
G E7
He thinks dynamic tension must be hard work
D B7
Such strenuous living, I just don't understand
E7 (F# G G#) A
When in just seven days *THAT’S A WEEK*
G D
I can make you a maaaaan
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COLUMBIA: Eddie!
HOT PATOOTIE Intro Drums Count In: A F#m
EDDIE: A F#m
Whatever happened to Saturday night
A F#m
When you dressed up sharp and you felt alright?
D E
It don't seem the same since cosmic light
D E
Came into my life, I thought I was divine
A F#m
I used to go for a ride with a chick who'd go
A F#m
And listen to the music on the radio
D E
A saxophone was playing in a rock 'n roll show
D E
You climbed in the back seat, you really had a good time
ALL: A B D A X2
Hot patootie, bless my soul, I really love that rock 'n roll
SAX SOLO HERE OVER VERSE CHORDS
EDDIE: A F#m
My head used to swim from the perfume I smelled
A F#m
My hands kind of fumbled with her white plastic belt
D E
I'd taste her baby pink lipstick and that's when I'd melt
D E
And she'd whisper in my ear tonight she really was mine
A F#m
Get back in front, put some hair oil on
A F#m
Buddy Holly was singing his very last song
D E
With your arms around your girl you'd try to sing along
D E
It felt pretty good Woo! You really had a good time
ALL: A B D A X4
Hot patootie, bless my soul, I really love that rock 'n roll
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C chord to give starting note
FRANK: He had a certain naive charm… But no muscle.
FRANK: G F
But a deltoid and a bicep
G F
A cut groin and tricep
G F
Makes me, unnhhh! Shake!
C A7
Makes me want to take Charles Atlas by the *BALLS* ha-ha-hand
D7 (E F F#) G
When in just seven days *THAT’S A WEEK*
F C
I can make you a maaaaan
G F
I don't need no dissension
G F
Just dynamic tension
JANET: C A7
I'm a muscle fan
FRANK: D7 (E F F#) G
When in just seven days *THAT’S A WEEK*
F C A7
I can make you a maaaaan Dig it if you can
D7 (E F F#) G
When in just seven days *THAT’S A WEEK*
F C
I can make you a maaaaan
G#m F#
I was feeling done in couldn't win
B C#m
I'd only ever kissed before *BULL SHIT*
F# B
I thought there's no use getting *LAID* into heavy petting
D#7
It only leads to trouble and seat wetting
G#m F#
Now all I want to know is how to go
B C#m
I've tasted blood and I want more *MORE MORE MORE*
F# B
I'll put up no resistance I want to stay the distance
D#7
I've got an itch to scratch I need assistance
(*NASTY SNATCH*)
G# A#7 C# G#
Touch-a, touch-a, touch-a, touch me I want to be dirty
G# A#7 C# G#m
Thrill me, chilI me, fulfill me creature of the night
G#m F#
Then if anything grows while you pose
B C#m
I'll oil you up and rub you down *UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP*
F# B
And that's just one small fraction of the main attraction
D#7
You need a friendly hand, and I need action
G# A#7 C# G#
Touch-a, touch-a, touch-a, touch me I want to be dirty
G# A#7 C# G#m
Thrill me, chilI me, fulfill me creature of the night
G# A#7 C# G#
Touch-a, touch-a, touch-a, touch me I want to be dirty
G# A#7 C# G#m
Thrill me, chilI me, fulfill me creature of the night – Ohh!!
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A B7 D A
Touch-a, touch-a, touch-a, touch me I want to be dirty
A B7 D A
Thrill me, chilI me, fulfil me creature of the night
D A
Creature of the night
D A
Creature of the night
D A
Creature of the night
D A
Creature of the night
(END: Cha-Cha-Cha)
FRANK: Don't play games, Dr. Scott. It was part of your plan, was it not?
Or should I say Dr. Von Scott?
ALL: Eddie?!?
DR SCOTT: C D G G7
From the day he was born he was trouble
C D G G7
He was the thorn in his mother's side
C D
She tried in vain
G D/F# Em
CRIM: But he never caused her nothing but shame *SHAME SHAME SHAME*
C D
DR SCOTT: He left home the day she died
C D G G7
From the day she was gone all he wanted
C D G G7
Was rock & roll porn und a motor bike
C D
Shooting up junk
G D/F# Em
CRIM: He was a lowdown cheap little punk
C D
DR SCOTT: Taking everyone for a ride
G C D G–C–G
ALL: When Eddie said he didn't like his teddy you knew he was a no good kid
G C
But when he threatened your life with a switch blade knife
D G
FRANK: What a guy! JANET: Makes you cry! DR SCOTT: Und I did!
A D A D
COLUMBIA: Everybody shoved him I very nearly loved him
G G7 C
I said "Hey listen to me, Stay sane inside insanity”
A7 D
But he locked the door and threw away the key! (Drum Hits)
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C D G G7
DR SCOTT: But he must have been drawn into something
C D G G7
Making him warn me in a note which reads *WHAT’D SAY WHAT’D SAY?*
C D
EDDIE: I'm out of my head!
G D/F# Em
Oh, hurry or I may be dead!
C D
They mustn't carry out their evil deeds!
G C D G–C–G
ALL: When Eddie said he didn't like his teddy you knew he was a no good kid
G C
But when he threatened your life with a switch blade knife
D G
FRANK: What a guy! JANET: Makes you cry! DR SCOTT: Und I did!
G C D G–C–G
ALL: When Eddie said he didn't like his teddy you knew he was a no good kid
G C
But when he threatened your life with a switch blade knife
SLOWER
D
FRANK: What a guy *WOAH WOAH WOAH*
C
JANET: Makes you cry *HEY HEY HEY*
G
DR SCOTT: Und I did
F# - G
ALL: Ed - die
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FLOOR SHOW
COLUMBIA:
(n/c) C
It was great when it all began
F C
I was a regular Frankie fan
C
But it was over when he had the plan
D G
To start working on a muscle-man
C
Now the only thing that gives me hope *IS SMOKING DOPE*
F C
Is my love of a certain dope - Rose tints my world keeps me
G F C
Safe from my trouble and pain
ROCKY:
C
I'm just seven hours old
F C
Truly beautiful to behold
C
And somebody should be told
D G
My libido hasn't been controlled
C
Now the only thing I've come to trust *IS JANET’S BUST*
F C
Is an orgasmic rush of lust - Rose tints my world keeps me
G F C
Safe from my trouble and pain
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BRAD: F Fm
It's beyond me - Help me, mommy
C C7
I'll be good, you'll see take this dream away
F Fm
What's this, let's see I feel sexy
C G
What's come over me Whoa-- here it comes again
JANET: F Fm
Woah-oh-oh I feel released bad times deceased
C C7
My confidence has increased reality is here
F Fm
The game has been disbanded my mind has been expanded
C G
It's a gas that Frankie's landed - His lust is so sincere
DON’T DREAM IT BE IT
FRANK: F# D#m
Whatever happened to Fay Wray? *SHE WENT APE SHIT*
B C#
That delicate satin-draped frame
B C#
As it clung to her thigh
F# D#m
How I started to cry
B C#
Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same
B Bm F# F#7
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
B Bm F# F#7
Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh
B Bm F# F#7
Erotic nightmares beyond any measure
B Bm F# C#
And sensual daydreams to treasure forever
C#7
Can't you just see it—woah-oh-oh
Piano: F# D#m B C#
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ALL:
F# D#m B C#
Don't dream it Be it
F# D#m B C#
Don't dream it Be it
F# D#m B C#
Don't dream it Be it
F# D#m B C#
Don't dream it Be it
DR SCOTT:
We’ve got to get *THE FUCK* out of this trap before this decadence
saps our wills. I’ve got to be strong and try to hang on.
Or else my mind may well snap, Und my life will be lived –
For the thillllllllll!!!!!
BRAD:
B Bm
It's beyond me. Help me, Mommy.
JANET:
F# C#7
God bless Lily St. Cyr.
FRANK: F#7
My my my mymy mymymy my my my my my my
B
I'm a wild and an untamed thing
E B
I'm a bee with a deadly sting
B
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
C# F#7
Your heart'll thump and your blood will sing
B
So let the party and the sounds rock on
E B
I'm gonna shake it till the life has gone gone gone
B F# E B
Rose tints my world, keep me safe from my trouble and pain
ALL: B
We’re a wild and an untamed thing
E B
We’re a bee with a deadly sting
B
You get a hit and your mind goes ping
C# F#7
Your heart'll thump and your blood will sing
B
So let the party and the sounds rock on
E B watch conductor
I'm gonna shake it till the life has gone gone gone
B F# E B
Rose tints my world, keep me safe from my trouble and pain
RIFF RAFF: E Em
Frank 'n Furter it's all over
B B7
Your mission is a failure, your life style's too extreme
E Em
I'm your new commander, you now are my prisoner
B F#
We return to Transylvania, prepare the transit beam
Intro: | A | Bm D |
| A | Bm D |
A Bm D A
On the day I went away... *GOOD - BYE*
A Bm D A
Was all I had to say... *NOW – I*
A Bm D A
I want to come again and stay... *OH-MY-MY*
A Bm E
Smile, and that will mean I maaaaaaa - yyyy
D E
Cause I've seen blue skies, through the tears in my eyes
D A Bm D A Bm D
And I realize, I'm going home *I’M GOING HOME*
A Bm D A
Everywhere it's been the same... *FEEL - ING*
A Bm D A
Like I'm outside in the rain... *WHEEL - ING*
A Bm D A
Free, to try and find a game... *DEAL - ING*
A Bm E
Cards for sorrow, cards for paaaaa - iiiin
D E
Cause I've seen blue skies, through the tears in my eyes
D A
And I realize, I'm going home
Bm D A
*I’M GOING HOME*
Bm D A
*I’M GOING HOME*
Bm D A
*I’M GOING HOME*
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ALL: *MEANING*
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SCIENCE FICTION – DOUBLE FEATURE (REPRISE)
Intro: B A E F#
E F# B G#m
Science fiction (ooh wah ooh) double feature
E F# B G#m
Frank has built (ooh wah ooh) and lost his creature
E F# B G#m
Darkness has conquered (ooh wah ooh) Brad and Janet
E F# B G#m
The servants gone t (ooh wah ooh) a distant planet, wo-oh-oh
E F# B G#m
Oh oh oh… at the late night, double feature, picture show, I wanna go
E F# B
Oh oh oh… to the late night, double feature, picture show
~fin~
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WAITING FOR THE MAN
VERSE: E A
CHORUS: E G# A F#
Baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you bawl and shout
I'm feeling good, you know I'm gonna work it on out
I'm feeling good, I'm feeling oh so fine
Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time
I'm waiting for my man
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ÇA PLANE POUR MOI
Intro: E A E A
A
Wham! Bam! Mon chat "Splash" Gît sur mon lit a bouffé sa langue
En buvant (tronc) mon whisky
D
Quant à moi peu dormi, vidé, brimé
A
J'ai dû dormir dans la gouttière Où j'ai eu un flash
E A
Hou! Hou! Hou! Hou! En quatre couleurs
A
Allez hop! Un matin Une louloute est venue chez-moi
Poupée de Cellophane, Cheveux chinois, Un sparadrap
D
Une gueule de bois, A bu ma bière
A
Dans un grand verre, En caoutchouc
E A
Hou! Hou! Hou! Hou! Comme un indien dans son igloo
A
Ça plane pour moi, Ça plane pour moi
D
Ça plane pour moi moi moi moi moi
A
Ça plane pour moi
E A
Hou! Hou! Hou! Hou! Ça plane pour moi
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A
Allez hop! La nana, Quel panard! Quelle vibration!
De s'envoyer, Sur le paillasson
D
Limée, ruinée, vidée, comblée
A
"You are the King of the divan!" Qu'elle me dit en passant
E A
Hou! Hou! Hou! Hou! I am the King of the divan
CHORUS
A
Allez hop! T'occupe T'inquiète Touche pas ma planète
It's not today
D
Quel le ciel me tombera sur la tête
A
Et que l'alcool me manquera
E A
Hou! Hou! Hou! Hou! Ça plane pour moi SOLO OVER FORM
A
Allez hop! Ma nana, S'est tirée, S'est barrée
Enfin c'est (marre) à tout casser
D
L'évier, le bar me laissant seul
A
Comme un grand connard
E A
Hou! Hou! Hou! Hou! Le pied dans le plat
CHORUS X2
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Les Cactus
Drums Intro