Cold Chisel produced the canonical example of Australian pub rock, with a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and they are acknowledged as one of the most popular and successful Australian groups of the period, although this success and acclaim was almost completely restricted to Australia.
The band formed in Adelaide in 1973 as a heavy metal band called Orange around keyboard player Don Walker and original bassist Les Kascmarek and while hard rock remained at the core of their sound Cold Chisel displayed a remarkable versatility.
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Cold Chisel FOUR WALLS (Don Walker) A classic Aussie ballad...
C They're calling time for exercise E7 Round her Majesty's hotel AmAm7 The maid'll hose the room out FDm While I'm gone CEm7 I never knew such luxury FBb9 Before my verdict fell CFCFC Four walls, washbasin, prison bed
C Well the Bathurst riots ended E7 When they clubbed the rebels down AmAm7 And in every congregation FDm There was silence CEm7 You can hear the Angels singin' FBb9 When Christmas comes around CFCFC Four walls, washbasin, prison bed
EbBbFDm I love to march while some Nazi calls the time C/GGF/G Who'd wanna go home
C I can't see E7 I can't hear AmAm7FDm They've burnt out all the feeling CEm7 I've never been so crazy FBb9 And it's just my second year CFCFC Four walls, washbasin, prison bed