Tom: E
A
I went to a wedding though only the night time;
I didn’t know them that well,
E
I watched on from the margins at the dance floor crowded.
B7 A
The DJ adhered to the rule of occasion – “Dancing Queen”
“Shoop Shoop Song” “You’re The One That I Want”
E F E
They’re the ones that they want – he knew his trade well I could see.
B7 A
And at a table nearby I heard a girl saying to a tall balding guest
E
“So you’re Brad Friedel: I’m mildly impressed”.
B7 A
I thought I’d chance my arm, her reply won my heart
E
“So, you’re William Pitt – Elder or Younger?”
B7 A
And then inexplicably for reasons unfathomable
E
But to me wholly admirable the DJ played us some Tallis.
A B7 E
He yanked off The Corrs in disgust and announced Thomas Tallis:
“Lamentations of Jeremiah”.
B7 A
Across an empty dancefloor I walked to commend him
E
And also enquire if he had any Dowland.
B7 A
The incident passed, things got back to normal
E
At the end of the evening everyone staggered out singing
And they were singing………..
A E
Oh you can’t put your foot up in Europe
A E
You can’t show your studs on the ‘nent
A E
They take a dim view of a slightly raised shoe
A B7 E B7
So think on if you’re up against Ghent, my lad
A B7 E B7 E
Think on if you’re up against Ghent.
