The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance.
The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015).
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...CONCRETE JUNGLE... by The Specials ---------------------................
*from 'The Specials' (1979)*
Intro:
ECD (x2)
Verse 1:
ECD I'm going out to-night, ECD I don't know if I'll be al-right. ECD Everyone, wants to hurt me, ECD There's too much danger in the ci-ty.
ECD I have to carry a knife, ECD Because people keep threatening my life. ECD I can't dress just the way I want, ECD I'm being chased by The National Front.
Chorus 1:
FEmCD Concrete jungle; the animals are after me. FEmCD Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets. FEmCD Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Interlude:
ECD (x2)
Verse 2:
ECD I won't fight for a cause, ECD Don't want to change the law. ECD Leave me alone, just leave me a-lone, ECD I want to get out on my own.
ECD I'm walking home to-night, ECD I only walk where there's lots of lights. ECD In the alleys and the door-ways, ECD Some throw a bottle straight at your face.
Chorus 2:
FEmCD Concrete jungle; the animals are after me. FEmCD Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets. FEmCD Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Solo:
ECD (x12)
Verse 3:
ECD I'm going out to-night, ECD I don't know if I'll be al-right. ECD Everyone, wants to hurt me, ECD There's too much danger in the ci-ty.
ECD I have to carry a knife, ECD Because people keep threatening my life. ECD I can't dress just the way I want, ECD I'm being chased by The National Front.
Chorus 3:
FEmCD Concrete jungle; the animals are after me. FEmCD Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets. FEmCD Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Outro:
ECD (x2), E
CHORD DIAGRAMS: ---------------
ECDFEm
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EAD G B E EADGBE x79997 x35553 x57775 x81010108 x79987
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2006 ([email protected])