Intro -x4-:
CFmaj7Cmaj7Fmaj7
xA|------7-3----------|----2---3----------|
xE|--------1-----1----|--------1-----1----|
xC|--0----------------|--0----------------|
xG|------5-2---2---0--|----0---2---2---0--|
Verse:
CFmaj7
And the women tug their hair
Cmaj7Fmaj7
Like they're trying to prove it won't fall out
Interlude: CFmaj7Cmaj7Fmaj7CFmaj7
And all the men are gargoyles
Cmaj7Fmaj7
Dipped long in Irish stout
Interlude: CFmaj7Cmaj7Fmaj7Pre-Chorus:
G
The whole place is pickled
GAm
The people are pickles for sure
G
And no-one knows if they've done more here
CE7
Than they ever would do in a jar
Chorus:
AmCAmC
This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome,
AmCD7G7
'Cause Rotterdam is anywhere, anywhere alone,
G7
Anywhere alone
Interlude -x2-:
CFmaj7Cmaj7Fmaj7
xA|------7-3----------|----2---3----------|
xE|--------1-----1----|--------1-----1----|
xC|--0----------------|--0----------------|
xG|------5-2---2---0--|----0---2---2---0--|
Verse:
CFmaj7
And everyone is blond
Cmaj7Fmaj7
And everyone is beautiful
Interlude: CFmaj7Cmaj7Fmaj7CFmaj7
And when blond and beautiful are multiple
Cmaj7Fmaj7
They become so dull and dutiful
Interlude: CFmaj7Cmaj7Fmaj7Pre-Chorus:
G
And when faced with dull and dutiful
GAm
They fire red warning flares
G
Battle-khaki personality
CE7
With red underwear
Chorus:
AmCAmC
This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome,
AmCD7G7
'Cause Rotterdam is anywhere, anywhere alone,
G7
Anywhere alone
Interlude -x4-:
CFmaj7Cmaj7Fmaj7
xA|------7-3----------|----2---3----------|
xE|--------1-----1----|--------1-----1----|
xC|--0----------------|--0----------------|
xG|------5-2---2---0--|----0---2---2---0--|
Pre-Chorus:
G
The whole place is pickled
GAm
The people are pickles for sure
G
And no-one knows if they've done more here
CE7
Than they ever would do in a jar
Chorus:
AmCAmC
This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome,
AmCD7G7
'Cause Rotterdam is anywhere, anywhere alone,
AmCAmC
This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome,
AmCD7G7
'Cause Rotterdam is anywhere, anywhere alone,
G7
Anywhere alone
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research. UkuTabs does not own any songs, lyrics or arrangements posted and/or printed.
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research. UkuTabs does not own any songs, lyrics or arrangements posted and/or printed. This arrangement was downloaded for free on UkuTabs.com.
The Beautiful South were a British pop group formed in 1989, from the ashes of Hull, England group The Housemartins. The band was put together by lead singer, Paul Heaton, and drummer, Dave Hemingway. They were joined by Sean Welch (Bass), Dave Stead (Drums) and Dave Rotheray (Guitar). Rotheray also co-writes the songs with Heaton.
In The Beautiful South, Heaton shared the lead singer’s role with Hemingway and female singer Briana Corrigan to create a trio of lead vocalists.
This week, we're diving into the art of fingerpicking on the ukulele! In this guide, you'll learn essential techniques to master fingerpicking — including foundational patterns, practice drills, and pro tips for developing finger independence.…
