Supertramp are a British group playing a mix of progressive rock and pop rock that notably had a series of top-selling albums in the 70s, producing several hit singles. The band was formed in the United Kingdom in 1969. All the group's members were musicians capable of playing multiple types of instruments, including brass and woodwinds. Co-founder, composer and lead singer, Roger Hodgson left the band in 1983 to bring up his children. In 1988, Supertramp re-formed with some former members plus several new ones, and they continue to tour.
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Ab (1/2 bar) Abº It was an early morning yesterday. Db/AbAb I was up before the dawn. Ab (1/2 bar) Abº And I really have enjoyed my stay. Db/AbAb But I must be moving on.
[Bridge 1]
(+E Guitar +Bass +Drums) Ab7/Gb Like a king without a castle. Fm7 Like a queen without a throne. Db I'm an early morning lover. Bbm7 And I must be moving on.
[Verse 2]
AbAb (EP + Light Drums) Ab (1/2 bar) Abº Now I believe in what you say, Db/AbAb Is the undisputed truth. Ab (1/2 bar) Abº But I have to have things my own way, Db/AbAb To keep me in my youth.
[Bridge 2]
(+E Guitar +Bass +Organ) Ab7/Gb Like a ship without an anchor. Fm7 Like a slave without a chain. Db Just the thought of those sweet ladies, Bbm7 Sends a shiver through my veins.
Ab And I will go on shining. Ab7/Gb Shining like brand new. Db I'll never look behind me. Bbm7 My troubles will be few.
[Chorus 1]
(EP + Light Drums) |Ab |Ab+ |Fm/Ab |BbmEb7|
(+E Guitar) |Ab |Ab7/Gb |Db |BbmEb7|
(+Bass) AbAb7/Gb Goodbye stranger it's been nice. DbBbmEb7 Hope you find your paradise. AbAb7/Gb Tried to see your point of view. DbBbmEb7 Hope your dreams will all come true.
AbAb7/Gb Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane. DbBbmEb7 Will we ever meet again? AbAb7/Gb Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. DbBbmEb7 Come tomorrow, feel no pain.
AbAb7/Gb Now sweet devotion is not for me. Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane. DbBbmEb7 Just give me motion to set me free. Will we ever meet again?
AbAb7/Gb In the land and the ocean far away, Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. DbBbmEb7 It's the life I've chosen, every day. Come tomorrow, feel no pain.
AbAb+/C So, goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane. Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane. FmAb7/Gb Will we ever meet again? Will we ever meet again?
[Verse 3]
AbAb (EP + Light Drums +E Guitar) Ab (1/2 bar) Abº Now some they do and some they don't, Db/AbAb And some you just can't tell. Ab (1/2 bar) Abº And some they will and some they won't. Db/AbAb For some it's just as well.
[Bridge 3]
(+Bass +Organ) Ab7/Gb You can laugh at my behaviour. Fm7 That'll never bother me. Db Say the Devil is my saviour. Bbm7 But I don't pay no heed.
Ab And I will go on shining. Ab7/Gb Shining like brand new. Db I'll never look behind me. Bbm7 My troubles will be few.
[Chorus 2]
(EP +Whistling) |Ab |Ab+ |Fm/Ab |BbmEb7|
(+E Guitar) |Ab |Ab7/Gb |Db |BbmEb7|
(+Bass) AbAb7/Gb Goodbye stranger it's been nice. DbBbmEb7 Hope you find your paradise. AbAb7/Gb Tried to see your point of view. DbBbmEb7 Hope your dreams will all come true.
AbAb7/Gb Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane. DbBbmEb7 Will we ever meet again? AbAb7/Gb Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. DbBbmEb7 Come tomorrow, feel no pain.
AbAb7/Gb Now sweet devotion is not for me. Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane. DbBbmEb7 Just give me motion to set me free. Will we ever meet again?
AbAb7/Gb In the land and the ocean far away, Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. DbBbmEb7 It's the life I've chosen, every day. Come tomorrow, feel no pain.
AbAb7/Gb So, now I'm leavin', got to go. Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane. DbBbmEb7 Hit the road, I'll say it once again. Will we ever meet again?
AbAb7/Gb Oh, yes, I'm leaving, I've got to go. Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. DbBbmEb7 Got to go, I'm sorry I have to tell you. Come tomorrow, feel no pain.
AbAb+/C So, goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane. Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane. FmAb7/Gb Will we ever meet again? Will we ever meet again?
[Outro]
Ab7/GbAb7.b10
(Instrumental – accel. to 135bpm) Ab7.b10 Ab7.b10 Db7.9+11 Db7.9+11 Repeat x8 to fade
END
Notes on chord symbols: Abº = Ab diminished 7th Ab+/C = Ab sharpened 5th with C in the bass Ab7.b10 = Ab7 flattened 10th Db7.9+11= Db7 with 9th and 11th
I have transcribed this song for piano, so sorry if there are any problems with the if you are playing it on guitar!
Personally transcribed by OliThePianist – there’s not enough free piano music out there!