• Grah1
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Topic: Politicians and lunatics

As I  cant  sing  at  the  moment  I  thought  I'd  post  a  new  song  instead .Hope  you  like  it .
Politicians and  Lunatics


G      D                          Em7
Any way  that  you want  it ,
G      D                     Em7
any way  that  you feel .
G      D                       Em7
Anyway that  you want  it ,
G      D                              Em7
maybe  we should make a  deal?
G      D                          Em7
The  time  for hiding is  ended ,
G      D                       Em7
the  battles  nearly  begun.
G      D                          Em7
Time  for  some   negotiation
G      D                          Em7
no way the  war can be  won .

C                         G D
Politicians  and  lunatics,
C                               D
We see  them day by  day.
C                          G D
Politicians  and  lunatics,
C            G                                   D
always  seem to want  their  own way,
C            G                                    D
always  seem to want  their  own way,

G      D                               Em7
Donald Trump and  Kim Jong un,
G      D                           Em7
Boris Johnson and  Teresa May.
G      D                              Em7
We'll not  forget Vladimir Putin,
G      D                          Em7
These people wont  go  away.
G      D                          Em7
Hats  off  to  Holly  Johnson ,
G      D                          Em7
He sang about  the  two  tribes.
G      D                                             Em7
Looks  like  the  problem just  worsened ,
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troubles on every side. .

C                         G D
Politicians  and  lunatics,
C                               D
We see  them day by  day.
C                          G D
Politicians  and  lunatics,
C            G                                   D
always  seem to want  their  own way,
C            G                                    D
always  seem to want  their  own way,

G      D                          Em7
Bob Dylan sang  about  Isis.
G      D                                        Em7
now the  name  means  something else .
G      D                        Em7
We should all  live together,
G      D                                  Em7
for Gods sake there's only one  Earth .
G      D                                   Em7
Scorched  by  the winds of oblivion,
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burned  by  the  Dragons  of  Hell.
G      D                                         Em7
I'm writing  this  song  but  who'll listen,
G      D                                    Em7
to  the  few  words  of  wisdom I tell. .

C                         G D
Politicians  and  lunatics
C                               D
we see  them day by  day
C                          G D
politicians  and  lunatics
C            G                                   D
always  seem to want  their  own way
C            G                                    D
always  seem to want  their  own way

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2 Reply by Peatle Jville (edited by Peatle Jville 2017-11-04 02:46:31)

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

Grah you hit the nail on the head perfectly with your song. The power brokers and thier agendas are scary.

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

I made a bunch of attempts at this tonight,  but  I need to print it on BIG paper! LOL i kept loosing my place and forgetting the words.  Ill have to read it  though a few times and actually learn the words.  It would be nice to have a large screen that would go vertical to show me the song as I play it,, or a projector.

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4 Reply by Tenement Funster (edited by Tenement Funster 2017-11-07 10:47:23)

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

You nailed it, Graham ... the disturbing thing about people in power, is that they wantpower over the rest of us.

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

I'd be happy for any one to cover this as I can't sing at the moment  Can't wait for Scotts version

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

If schedule and mood allows ill work on it tonight also.

“Find your own sound.  Dont be a second rateYngwie Malmsteen be a first rate you”

– George Lynch 2013 (Dokken, Lynchmob, KXM, Tooth & Nail etc....)
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Re: Politicians and lunatics

Well written Grah1 ...... hope you get better and sing again soon.

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

I managed  to  do  a  rough  version of  this  hope  you like  it  ,Sorry  about  the  grainy  vid  and  the poor voice .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kiWz5JrC7A

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

Grah that is a brilliant song it works well with your guitar and singing.  Video and voice nothing wrong with it  a good protest song.

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Awesome, like the whole package, lyrics, guitar and vocals still fine smile

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

Great song Grah1 You cant beat a good protest song . I would say the lunatics are the people in the shadows that control the politicians.  Its a crazy world we live in.

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

Nice song Graham ! I thought you played it well and your voice, fit perfectly for the song.

I was just listening to Isis by Dylan yesterday and had the exact thought you stated in your song.   Then today I listened to your song and === said to myself - great minds think alike !! smile  smile  smile

Thanks for posting the video

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Re: Politicians and lunatics

Kudos Grah, great job my man. You do realise you've opened a bag of worms here...right? I have to say, about the comments not the song as that's brilliant, not all politicians are scum sucking pond life! I've got a young guy next door who is passionate about politics and works hard to get things done for our deserving community. He's just managed to get his foot on the first rung of the political ladder as a local councilor and I hope he makes it to the top.

I'm not sure if our friends over the pond get the full picture on BREXIT, though I suspect they get more of the facts than us. I do have this suspicion that leaders desire to get their name into the history books which is why we had the Falklands war...needless loss of life to boost Thatchers ego. I won't even go into the Middle East conflicts from either side. It seems likely that Trump will kick off the next one with "little Kimmie". Time to clean out the bomb shelters?

Sorry, about my rant, my soapbox is firmly stowed away.

Great song Grah, here's hoping the voice returns soon. Word of advice, don't push too hard too soon.
Phill

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Thanks  for  the  comments  guys .Phill  I  get your  point  however   I  think  most will  guess  which    politicians I'm aiming  at .The  good  ones  are  a  little  thin on the  ground  ,lol. Maybe a  song  praising  the  good  guys  might   be  worth  exploring .

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