1) Goldfinger is a ska punk band formed in 1993 and named after the James Bond film. They were founded in California by John Feldmann on vocals and guitar, Simon Williams on bass, "Dangerous" Darrin Pfeiffer on drums, and Charlie Paulson on guitar.
Before they were signed to a major label, they released an EP titled Richter. Many of the songs on Richter are demo versions of songs on their full length debut, Goldfinger, which was released in 1996.
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Song: The Upper Hand Artist: Goldfinger Album: Open Your Eyes
Notes: In my opinion, the best song on the album, but seems very little known. Its the bonus track, in case your interested! Also, it uses the same chord twice (F#5), which ive labeled F#5 and F#5a (see bottom!)
Verse
A5E5 Since youve been 15 youve were confused
F#5D5 At the age its so hard to just be you
A5E5 You got your friends, your records
F#5D5 The only thing that makes you feel whole
A5E5F#5 Youre trying to figure it all out
D5A5E5 Sometimes you realise the fight is oh so futile
F#5D5 When someone else is telling you your wrong
Chorus
D5A5 You know your right
G5 But no one seems to listen,
F#5a E5D5 They say you're just a child,
A5 So you turn and fight,
G5 For me that is the only way
F#5a EA5E5F#5 To step to what they say is the upper hand,
D5A5E5F#5 Don't let them take the upper hand
D5 Don't let them take the upper hand
Bridge Solo thing
e ------------------------- B --10-9-7-------7--------- G ---------9-7-9---7-777--- D -----------------------9- x2 A ------------------------- E -------------------------
You wanna go out and forget the day Go out and just make your life seem real Forget your mom and dad Forget about your job, your home, your school You take so much shit, Your girl said it's over You think about giving up But don't you dare give up without a fight
You know you're right But no one seems to listen, They say you're just a child, So you turn and fight, For me that is the only way To step to what they say is the upper hand, Don't let them take the upper hand Never let them take the upper hand The upper hand
Chords
A5 | E5 | F#5 | D5 | G5 | F#5a | E | | | | | | | | G ------|-9--|-11--|-7--|----|------|-1-| D ---7--|-9--|-11--|-7--|-5--|---4--|-2-| A ---7--|-7--|--9--|-5--|-5--|---4--|-2-| E ---5--|----|-----|----|-3--|---2--|---|
Thats it
Second verse and chorus are the same, listen for the rhythm.