In 2008 at aged 18, with an ignited confidence after winning the ‘Youth Music’ National competition, Preston-born Singer/songwriter, Mike Dignam independently wrote, recorded and released his debut LP ‘World of Our Own’.
The release was the catalyst for the organic recruitment and growth of an army of fans. Engaged with Mike’s music and journey they supported him as he was invited to perform at ‘Rock in the Park’ alongside JLS, Tiao Cruz and Mr.
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!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAKEN OUT TAKEN DOWN - Mike Dignam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by:lee jones Email: [email protected]
Tuning: half step down (but if you dont know/ cant be bothered ill do a normal tuning version at the end)
Chords Am 0-0-2-2-1-0 C 0-3-2-0-1-0 G 3-2-0-0-0-3 G* 3-5-5-4-3-3 G** 4-5-5-4-3-3
Riff AmC Im not gunna see when its coming G Im outta luck with this woman AmC She's gunna take my heart an get rid of it G Riff Ruling my mind with intelligence AmC Why d'ya have to be so stubborn G And take all that i am and make me nothing AmC I dont wanna hear the words from your mouth G Riff Just get out, get out.....
PRE-CHORUS AmCG I know you, know me so, why d'you wanna do this to me? AmCG I know you, know me sooooo
CHORUS AmC Taken out taken down, she'll take me prisoner G Im gunna shot and dodge, she'll pull the trigger now AmC Taken out taken down, she'll take me prisoner G Im a shoot and dodge, she'll pull the trigger now
PRE-CHORUS AmCG I know you, know me so, why d'you wanna do this to me? AmCG I know you, know me so ...
VERSE AmC Im not gunna hear the engine running G Im just gonna see the headlights coming AmC She's gonna make me feel some pain and more G Get back everything i gave to her
PRE-CHORUS AmCG I know you, know me so, why d'you wanna do this to me? AmCG I know you, know me so...
CHORUS AmC Taken out taken down, she'll take me prisoner, G Im a shoot and dodge, she'll pull the trigger now AmC Taken out taken down, she'll take me prisoner, G Im a shoot and dodge, she'll pull the trigger now
BRIDGE CAm And i can see it in your eyes G That you despise me CAm Theres nothing i can do G Oh, i can't rewrite history CAmG So put your weapon down, AmGG*,G*,G**,G** [G*= 3-5-5-4-3-3 & G**= 4-5-5-4-3-3] And listen to me, (ohh nooo)
CHORUS Am Taken out taken down...she'll take me prisoner Am Im gonna shoot and dodge she'll pull the trigger now Am Taken out taken down...she'll take me prisoner Am Im gonna shoot and dodge she'll pull the trigger now
OUTTRO AmC Taken out taken down...she'll take me prisoner (i know you,you know me) G Im gonna shoot and dodge she'll pull the trigger now AmC Taken out taken down...she'll take me prisoner G Im gonna shoot and dodge she'll pull the trigger now
AmC Taken out taken down...she'll take me prisoner(i know you,you know me) G Im gonna shoot and dodge she'll pull the trigger now AmC Taken out taken down...she'll take me prisoner G Im gonna shoot and dodge she'll pull the trigger now
FINAL OUTTRO AmCGG*,G*,G**,G**,Am Taken out taken down...she'll take me prisoner
NORMAL VERSION TUNING
It the same sorta chord progression but just half a step down so the chords are;
G#m 4-6-6-4-4-4 ...replace the Am with G#m B x-2-4-4-4-2 ...replace the C with B F# 2-4-4-3-2-2 ...replace the G & G* with F# F#* 3-4-4-3-2-2 ...replace the G** the F#*