Dropkick Murphys, frecuentemente abreviado como DKM, es una banda de punk y celtic punk (o punk celta) formada en los barrios de trabajadores inmigrantes irlandeses, en South Boston, uno de los barrios de Boston. Ensayaban en el sótano de una barbería propiedad de un amigo, combinando varios tipo de música como punk rock, Oi!, folk irlandés, rock y hardcore, dando como resultado un estilo propio. Sus referencias musicales incluyen formaciones tales como Stiff Little Fingers, The Pogues, The Clash, AC/DC y Swinging Utters.
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
Chords annotated by Patrick M. Ryan, [email protected] http: profile.ultimate-guitar.com patrick.m.ryan1
[Banjo Intro]
[Intro]
ADmFCDm (x4)
[Verse 1]
DmF She had excuses and she chose to use them CDm She was the victim of unspeakable abuses DmF Her husband was violent, malicious and distant CDm Her kids now belong to the state of Massachusetts
[Pre-Chorus]
DmFCDm They've been taken away! Hey! DmFCA They've been taken away!
[Chorus]
DmF Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head BbFC Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said DmF I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past BbFC Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance
[Refrain]
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night DmFCDm (x4)
[Verse 2]
DmF I suppose you've been a victim, I suspect you may have lied CDm Have you lost all ambition, won't you give this thing a try DmF If you can't and you fail, you won't be the only loser CDm These kids don't stand a chance with you in their future
[Pre-Chorus]
DmFCDm They've been taken away! Hey! DmFCBb They've been taken away!
BbC
[Chorus]
DmF Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head BbFC Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said DmF I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past BbFC Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance
[Refrain]
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night
BbC BbC
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night
[Chorus]
DmF Billy was a bright one, Tommy's off his head BbFC Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said DmF I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past BbFC Send them both to DSS, now you've had your chance
[Refrain]
Dm The poison stole your babies F The judges took your rights BbF You can have your children C or the night