UB40

Accords et partitions

Red Red Wine

F G C

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As they normally play it, like in this clip: Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTLPrQdB5dI Please rate/comment/correct. =)

Kingston Town

D G C Bm Em Am

The night seems to fade, But the moonlight lingers on There are wonders for e-very-one oh-oh The stars shine so bright, But they're fading after dawn

I Can't Help Falling In Love With You

D C G Am Em

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Wise men say, only fools rush in, But I can't help, falling in love with you. Shall I stay, would it be a sin,

Bring Me Your Cup

F Am Dm Bb C7

Did I ever say, how I feel about you Did I never find that easy to do Things that you do, don¹t need to be heard I know your actions baby, speak louder than words

Impossible Love

G# Cm D# C# A#m

When we were together Those were the happiest time in all my life Now we're separated I don't know what I will do 'Cause I can't love another

The Way You Do The Things You Do

A D E

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[verse 1] You got a smile so bright You know you could have been a candle I'm holding you so tight You know you could have been a handle

Rat In Mi Kitchen

D A E

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WHOA WHOA YEAH . OH YEAH YEAH There`s a rat in me kitchen what am I gonna do? There`s a rat in me kitchen what am I gonna go? I`m gonna fix that rat that's what i`m gonna do, I`m gonna fix that rat.

Please Dont Make Me Cry

Db Ab Eb

[Verse 1] Ab Dbsus4 Db You say your gonna leave me,I`m begging you to stay, But ba-by,-I can`t get through an-y-way,And Dbsus4 Db

Where Did I Go Wrong

Fm Fm7 Bb Db Bbsus4 Dbsus2

Verse 1: I`m sitting here praying,That you weren`t just saying, Leaving tomorrow was what you had planned, No point in pretending i know that it`s ending, I just wanna know where the ending began.

Cherry Oh Baby

e G D C

[Verse] Oh Cherry oh, Cherry oh, baby, Don`t you know I`m in love with you? If you don`t believe it`s true, What else is there for me to do?

Homely Girl

G D F Em C Bm

It must have broke your poor little heart When the boys used to say "You look better in the dark" But now they'd give up all they learn't in school To be somewhere in the dark with you Oh homely girl

One In Ten

F G A

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I am the one in ten,A number on a list, I am the one in ten,Even though i don`t exist, Nobody knows me,But i`m always there, <u>A</u> statistic,A reminder of a world that does`nt care.

Here I Am Come And Take Me

Fm D# G# Bbm C# A#m

[Verse] I can't believe that it's real, The way that you make me feel. A burning deep down inside, A love that I cannot hide.

Johnny Too Bad

Ab Eb Db

[Verse 1] Walkin' down the road with a pistol in your waist Johnny you're too bad [wo-oy] Walkin' down the road with a ratchet in your waist Johnny you're too bad [wo-oy]

Dont Break My Heart

E D7 Am A D G

[Verse] You shoot me down in flames, you put me down a lot I'm giving you my heart, go on take it Please be careful not to break it Just remember it's the only one I've got

Ill Be On My Way

A E D B G#m

Below is UB40's version of an old Beatles track called 'I'll Be On My Way',And it's taken From their album released in 2005 titled 'Who You Fighting For?',For the bars/measures chords That are close/joined together that's a chord change in the bar/measure,Not two seperate bars, It's played with a typical UB40 feel with the staccato chop on the 2nd & 4th beats of the Measure, Example: / /| / /| / /| / /| and / /| / /|

Food For Thought

Am E E7 G D D7

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Ivory Madonna dying in the dust, Waiting for the manna coming from the west. Barren is her bosom, empty as her eyes, Death a certain harvest scattered from the skies.

I Got You Babe

A F E Bb C B

They say we're young, and we don't know Won't find out, unti...il we grow Well, I don't know if all that's true Cause you got me and baby I got you

Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

E B A

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Bridge and Chorus line 3: Someday when we meet up yonder,We`ll stroll hand in hand again, In a land that knows no parting,Blue eyes crying in the rain, Blue eyes crying in the rain, Blue eyes crying in the rain.

Higher Ground

D G A C B

[Verse 1] The moon and stars sit way up high,Earth and trees beneath them lie The wind blows fragrant lullaby to cool the night for you and I On the wing the birds fly free,Leviathan tames angry sea The flower waits for honeybee,Sunrise wakes new life in me,

Many Rivers To Cross

Db Gb Ab F Gbm

[Verse] Many rivers to cross but i can`t seem to find my way over, Wandering i am lost as i travel along the white cliffs of Dover, Many rivers to cross and it`s only my will that keeps me alive, I`ve been licked washed up for years and i merely survive

Groovin

Ab Cm Db Eb

Verse 1: I get my kicks from watching people Running too and fro And if you ask them where they`re going Half of the don`t know

Dream A Lie

B A E a

[Verse 1] There never was a better time for trying and set the words to rhyme, Of when a golden love turns blue,Dreams of dreams that won`t come true. Why do i have to dream of you,When i don`t wanna dream a lie,Why?

Sing Our Own Song

E F# Bsus2

The great flood of tears that we've cried For our brothers and sisters who've died Over four hundred years has washed away our fears And strengthened our pride now we turn back the tide

King

G F Dm C

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Intro - - - (3x) - - - (2x) King, where are your people now ? Chained and pacified. Tried in vain to show them how and for that you died.

Maybe Tomorrow

G C A# F C7 G7

I don't know how many stars you are Up in the heavenly sky I only know my heaven is here on earth Please darling look into my eyes

Sins Of The Fathers

C G D

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[Verse 1] Once upon a time and not so long ago, When things were much more simple and time would travel slow, There came a righteous stranger with a bible in his hand, To educate the sinners and liberate the land.

Swing Low

Ab Db Eb

Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home

Sweet Sensation

G D A

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Intro||:() |() |() |() :|| Verse 1: I can feel those thrill`s walking over,When you hold me tight, Now i feel those pains aching over,When you say goodnight.

Ill Be Your Baby Tonight

C G F D D7 C7

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Well, the mockingbird's gonna sail away We're gonna forget it Big old moon's gonna shine like a spoon We're gonna let it - you won't regret it

Version Girl

D G A Bm Gm G2

[Verse 1] Version girl 'what's your name?' oh you come and you go Version girl 'what's your name?' just like the morning sun It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me

Tyler

Am G Dm A

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[Verse 1] Appeal to the governor, of Louisiana You may get an answer the process is slow Federal court won, too much to open He's been there for five years and they won't let him go

Come Back Darling

D G C

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[Chorus 1] Come back darling, Give me another try, I`ll make you satisfied, Come back darling, Give me another try, I`ll make you satisfied.

Breakfast In Bed

G D C Am F A

[Verse 1] You've been crying, your face is a mess, Come in, baby, you can dry your tears on my dress, She's hurt you again, I can tell, Oh, I know that look so well

The Earth Dies Screaming

C Fm G Am Em

A warm dry wind is all that breaks the silence, The highways quiet scars across the land. People lie, eyes closed, no longer dreaming, The earth dies screaming.

Present Arms

Bbm Ab Fm

[Verse 1] You got no job you got no pay Join the military, sign today They'll take you off to fight on foreign shores

Wear You To The Ball

C G Am a F E

[Astro Toasting 1] Did you hear what the man said baby?, Well be your best `cause this gonna be a musical test, So come to the school let me take up the musical rule,

If It Happens Again

C# D# G# F#

[Chorus:] If it happens again I'm leaving I'll pack my things and go If it happens again There'll be no looking back

She Caught The Train

Bb Eb F7

Verse 1: Another night of loneliness,My love is gone, She made a fuss and she was wrong,Yet she is gone, I asked my friends if they`d seen her,They said she`d take the train, I ran to catch the train oh my,The train is gone.

Kiss And Say Goodbye

E B A C

It's gonna hurt me, I can't lie Maybe you'll meet, you'll meet another guy Understand me, won't you try, try, try, try, try, try, try Esus4 E (...) Let's just kiss and say goodbye

Guns In The Ghetto

C# F# G#

Verse 1: Daddy don`t go out tonight,Just stay home till morning light, Me and Mamma don`t feel right,Please hold us tight, Daddy why did you go to work?,When you know just how much we love you so, Please come back tomorrow.

Wedding Day

C F G

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Where were you on our wedding day?, I got the bad news that you went away, Now where were you little girl i say?, Where were you on our wedding day?.

Sweet Cherrie

F Bb C

When we were together,Downtown, We would do things together,Downtown, The first place i met you,Downtown, There we could always be.

Dont Let It Pass You By

C Bb Gm Eb

[Verse 1] There`s no one coming with that freedom train, There`s nowhere you can go where you feel no pain, Take the blinkers off your eyes the powers in your hands, Stop waiting for your ticket to the promised land.

Reggae Music

A D C

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[Verse 2] I said a yes crowd of people we come back again, I man thriller E. and all me best friends, I know most of dem from age eleven, And some of dem even even before then,

Dance Until The Morning Light

Bb Db Eb F Ab

Verse 1: Wake up in the morning bump this in your stereo,In your car or blaze it in your disco, (rest) People look confused what is this yo?,Hip hop a little bit of Reggae in it, This one is for those who like the old school,Try to hate on us you new school fool,

Baby

Eb Bb Ab G

[Verse] 1,Baby, be true and i`ll give my love to you, 2,When your down i`ll be around to 1,I mean it baby. 2,guide you baby.

I Think Its Going To Rain Today

F Bb Gm

(Nothing) Lonely, Lonely, Tin can at my feet. Think I'll kick it down the street, That's the way to treat a friend

Watchdogs

A D Bm E

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You try to close your ears And you try to close your eyes But the blasphemies keep coming Tempting you with lies

Boom Shacka Lacka

D G

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Verse 1: Come on and gather `round children, Lets get together and sing this song, Got to settle down children, Lets all join in sing this song,Sing it,Sing it.

Things You Say You Love

C# G#

Lose,You`re gonna lose, Things you say you love,You`re gonna lose, Things you say you love,You`re gonna lose, Things you say you love,You`re gonna lose, Things you say you love,You`re gonna lose.

Dont Slow Down

C Bb F

Verse 1: You might believe?,And still you feel the chase has just begun, That you must reach the horizon before,The setting of the sun, You chase the light in front of you,Nightfall is close behind, If you stop to catch a breath,You know what you will find.

Bring It On Home To Me

Ab Eb Db Fm C

Oh if you bring it to me bring your sweet lovin`, Bring it on home to me, Yeah yeah yeah yeah, Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.

Dont Do The Crime

D A

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[Verse One] Don`t do the crime,If you can`t do the time, It`s said that it just don`t pay, But what goods working hard, When all they give you is your cards,

My Way Of Thinking

G F

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[Verse 2] Satisfy my need(come over),Won`t be that easy(come over), You gonna have to try a little harder baby(come over), A little harder to please me.

Sardonicus

Dm G F C

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[Verse 1] A human statue made of living stone, A paradox etched in human bone, If you can see behind his thin disguise, There`s a hidden glint of madness in his eyes oh eye.

All I Want To Do

D#m B G#m F#m F

[Chorus 1] I don`t like the work but true i need the money, My life is like a joke but to me it isn`t funny, People all around telling me what to do, All i want to do is stay at home with you,

The Train Is Coming

G C D

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Verse &amp; Bridge 1: So long i`ve been waiting,Waiting for you,Oh yeah, Now the time has come,And it`s between me and you,Oh lord. I said the train is coming baby,I said the train is coming now now now now, I said the train is coming baby,And i`m leaving on that train,Lord.

After Tonight

F Bb Dm C

Verse 1 I`m your key to set you free, You can come to me anytime for cover, Don`t play shy let me try, It`s you i really want and not another.

Get Along Without You Now

G C D Bm

Chorus 1: Ah-ha,(Gotta get along baby),Mm-hm,(Gotta sing my song baby), I will get along without you now,(And you know it`s all the truth), Ah-ha,(Gotta get along baby),Mm-hm,(Gotta sing my song baby), I will get along without you now,(And you know it`s all the truth).

Getting Over The Storm

Ab Eb Db

Verse 1: Guess i`m hurt because of your leaving,I know for some time i will be, I still see that cloud that brought sadness,And the blue rain is still part of me, But real soon you may see me laughing?,And once more see my will to go on?.

Moonlight Lover

C Am G F

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You're my moonlight, moonlight lover And when you walk along with me woh, woh, woh People say that our love isn't true But to prove that it's true, I would die for you.

Who You Fighting For

Em D A G

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Queen and country freedom cry, God and glory do or die, Propaganda spin and lie, Who are you fighting for?.

Silent Witness

F Bb C

Verse 1: The neon haze of city lights,The tribal sound of marching feet, Cuts through the gloom on cold dark nights, The tired and homeless roam the streets,

You Haven't Called

G#m F#

I've been thinking about you And what you can do Whispering words to me Though we're miles apart I feel you start

You Could Meet Somebody

G C

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[Intro Chorus] You could meet somebody,You never know, From brief encounters,Habits grow, Into giant oak`s that hide the sun, Life in the shadows ain`t no fun.

Bling Bling

Ab Db

[Chorus 1] Bling bling, Yeah! Aweh mi simting, Bling bling, Emerald cut ring, Db Dbsus2 Bling bling, Yeah! Aweh mi simting, Bling bling, Chapparita and ting, Bling bling, Yeah! Aweh mi simting, Bling bling, Emerald cut ring,

The Pillow

F C

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[Chorus 1] Daylight comes she rests her head, The beauty of an empty bed, She dreams of happy days instead, Of brooding on tomorrow.

Dont Blame Me

G C F

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[Verse 1] Never the less i must insist a thought is spared for those who missed, The handouts when it came to wealth to education and good health, The time has come now all can see as seeing this is killing me, Our future victim to command together we can lend a hand.

Love Is All Is Alright

Cm Dm Bb Eb F E

Here's the Rhythm/Reggae Guitar and Lyric layout for UB40's Love Is All Is Alright, Taken from their 1982 L.P UB44 & it was their first #1 Single(#1 in Zimbabwe),It's Played with the staccato chop on the 2nd &amp; 4th beats of the measures with &amp; throughout,With the occasional staccato triplet like feel where The or are tabbed closer together and in those orders of progression.

Rainbow Nation

Dm Em Am

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Verse 1: In our youthful condemnation the truth speaks for itself That in an hour of darkness, Someone cried for help So he told a simple story of innocents and lies, How the truth became so twisted, in a single judges eyes.

Cream Puff

Ab Db Eb Cm Bbm

[Verse 1] Take her if it has to be this way, I know she doesn`t really want to stay, But be careful how you hold her, Please don`t ever scold her she`s my cream puff.

Midnight Rider

Bb Ab C#m

But i ain`t gonna let `em catch me no,I ain`t gonna let `em catch the midnight rider, And i ain`t gonna let `e catch me no, I ain`t gonna let `em catch the midnight rider, And i ain`t gonna let `em catch me no,I ain`t gonna let `em catch the midnight rider, And i ain`t gonna let `m catch me no, i ain`t gonna let `em catch the midnight rider.

How Can Poor Men Stand Such Times And Live

Bb F Eb B

[Verse 1] Once the the shops were filled with things that i could buy, But the prices of them all have gone sky high, Don`t suppose they`re gonna drop gotta get used to the charity shop, Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?.

As Always You Were Wrong Again

C# G# D#

Verse 1: We`ll raise the price of parking fines, A boost for the economy, If that don`t work we`ll close the mines, And starve the poor of industry.

Forget The Cost

Gm F Bb

[Full band except for Horns] [The full band with full Horn section] [Small Saxophone solo] [Full Horn section returns]

Its My Delight

F# B C#

[Verse 1] I love you like i want you and i kiss you like i need you every night, I`ll draw you close to me i`ll tell you words of comfort, It`s my delight.

Hell Have To Go

B E F# C# Bmaj7 Em

Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone, Let`s pretend were together all alone, I`ll tell the man to turn the jukebox way down low, And you can tell your friend there with you he`ll have to go.

The Day I Broke The Law

D Bm G Em A A5

[Verse 1] Tomorrow i`ll be coming home i hope to find you all alone, With open arms to greet me at the door, You cried as i was led away it seems like only yesterday,

How Will I Get Through This One

F#m E D C# B

Verse 1 Each day i watch the sun rise in the sky another days begun and how will i get through this one?, Washed in the morning light it`s all so clear, I made it through the night convinced myself that your still here.

Im Alright Jack

F# B C# C

[Bridge 1] I'm doing ok, there's no more to say Everything's going just fine You're struggling I know but even so I'm sick of hearing you whine

Gravy Train

G Am

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Musical ting call the Gravy Train Can't afford to miss this train Choo choo I said the train is coming Choo choo I said the train is coming

Securing The Peace

Cm F Gm Bb C a

[Chorus 1] Securing the peace then preparing for war, And the people don`t know what they`re fighting for, Securing the peace then preparing for war, And the people don`t know what they`re fighting for.

Broken Man

Fm Bbm

Broken tears running down my face Broken heart beating out of pace Broken dreams shattered on the ground Broken words, no words to be found!

The Keeper

Fm Eb Gm Ab

[Verse 1] I kiss the hand that holds my heart so tender it's embrace I kiss your eyes and read the love that's written on your face I kiss the lips that kiss me back and take me to that place Where loneliness and discontent are gone without a trace

Rudie

G#m F#

Hold it down Rudie enough is enough Kill it with kindness, kill it with love No more deceiving; so throw off the gloves Kill them with kindness kill them with love.