At least three artists exist by this name: 1) a British band 2) an American rapper 3) a Brazilian death metal group 4) an Mongolian rock band
1) Madness is a British pop and ska band from Camden Town, London, England that was formed in 1976. As of 2012, the group has continued to perform with their most recognised lineup of seven members, although that has varied slightly over the years. Known for their cheeky humour and musical eclecticism, the band members called a "dysfunctional family"
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...HOUSE OF FUN... by Madness ------------------...........
*Released 1982*
Intro:
DAm (x3), BA#
Verse 1:
DAm Good morning Miss, can I help you son? DAm Six-teen today, and up for fun. F7 I'm a big boy now, or so they say, E7DAm So if you'll serve, I'll be on my way.
Verse 2:
DAm Box of balloons, with the feather-light touch, DAm Pack of party-poppers, that pop in the night. F7 A toothbrush and hairspray, plastic grin, E7 Miss Clay on all corners, has just walked in.
Chorus 1:
EmC7EmB7 Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age, EmC7EmB7 Welcome to the House of Fun.
F#mD7F#mC#7 Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.
EmC7B7 Welcome to the House of...
Interlude:
DAm (x2)
Verse 3:
(Am) DAm N-n-n-n-n-n-no, no miss; you mis-understood, DAm Six-teen big boy, full pint, in my manhood. F7 I'm up to date, and the date's today, E7 So if you'll serve, I'll be on my way.
Chorus 2:
F#mD7F#mC#7 Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age, F#mD7F#mC#7 Welcome to the House of Fun.
F#mD7F#mC#7 Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.
EmC7B7 Welcome to the House of...
Interlude:
DAm (x2), BA#
Middle 8:
AD# I'm sorry son, but we don't stock, AF#m Party gimmicks, in this shop. BmG Try the House of Fun; it's quicker if you run; AA7 This is a chemist's, not a Joke Shop!
Verse 4:
DAm Party hats, simple enough, clear, DAm Compre-hende? Savvy? Understand? Do you hear? DAm A pack of party hats, with the coloured tips, DAm Too late; Gorgon's heard gossip. F7E7 Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay; many happy returns from the day.
Chorus 3:
EmC7EmB7 Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age, EmC7EmB7 Welcome to the House of Fun.
F#mD7F#mC#7 Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.
F#mD7F#mB7 Welcome to the House of Fun.
Chorus 4:
EmC7EmB7 Welcome to the House of Fun, now I've come of age, EmC7EmB7 Welcome to the House of Fun.
F#mD7F#mC#7 Welcome to the lion's den; temptation's on his way.