Manic Street Preachers is an alternative rock band from Blackwood, Wales, formed in 1986. Often referred to as "the Manics", they are James Dean Bradfield (vocals, guitars), Nicky Wire (bass, occasional vocals) and Sean Moore (drums, backing vocals, occasional trumpet). The band were originally a quartet: lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards mysteriously vanished on 1 February 1995. He was declared presumed deceased in November 2008.
The Manics released their debut album Generation Terrorists in 1992.
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This is taken from James Dean Bradfield solo TFI performance At Xmas '96.
Intro Dsus
Chorus x2 Dsus Last christmas I gave you my heart Bm 004422 bm 004422 But the very next day you gave it away 024400 Em 02400 em This year to save me some tears 007600 007700 007600 I'll give it to someone special
Verse Dsus Once bitten but twice shy Bm 004422 Bm 004422 I keep my distance but you still catch my eye 024400 Em 024400 Em Tell me baby, do you recognise me 007600 007700 007600 Its been a year it doesnt surprise me
Dsus Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it Bm With a note saying I love you and I meant it Em Now I know what a fool Ive been Asus But if you kiss me now and know you'd fool me again
Chorus X2
End on strum of Dsus
The song continues in the strumming pattern Ive listed for the chorus and the 1st part of verse one. Basically you are just hammering other strings close by to add a little bit more variety to the 4 chords used...