There have been several bands with the name The Bees.
1. The Bees (known as A Band of Bees in America, owing to a rights conflict over their name) are a UK band from the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. Formed in 2000, the band members are Aaron 'Fletch' Fletcher (bass), Paul Butler (vocals, keyboards, guitars), Kris Birkin (guitar), Tim Parkin (trumpet), Michael Clevett (drums) and Warren Hampshire (keyboards). Known for harking back to the 60s and 70s
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
...THIS TOWN... by The Bees ---------------............
*from 'Sunshine Hit Me' (2002)*
Intro:
Gmaj7Am7 (x2)
Verse 1:
Gmaj7Am7 What's this game that you're playing, Gmaj7Am7 When you stand out of reach? Gmaj7Am7 Do your sums before you run, Gmaj7Am7 The brightest stones make the brightest beach.
Chorus 1:
Bm7Am7Bm7 This town's got nothing for me. Am7Bm7 Cheap shots and bad jewele-ry. Am7 (Gmaj7) Just want to be where everyone's free.
Gmaj7Am7Gmaj7Am7 Lemonade on the sidewalk, gives us time to talk. Gmaj7Am7 In a great big place, Gmaj7Am7 Season to season, with the moon and it's reason.
Chorus 2:
Bm7Am7Bm7 This town's got nothing for me. Am7Bm7 Cheap shots and bad jewele-ry. Am7Gmaj7Am7 Just want to be where everyone's free.