Madness es un grupo inglés de ska y música pop que se formó en 1976. Uno de los principales grupos del revival del ska del sello 2 Tone a finales de los 70, Madness alcanzó la mayoría de sus éxitos en los 80, estando más semanas en las listas inglesas que cualquier otro grupo.
El grupo se formó en Londres en 1976 por Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso) a los teclados y voces, Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) a la guitarra y 'Lee Thompson (Kix) en el saxofón y voces, con el nombre de The North London Invaders.
¡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!
...CARDIAC ARREST... by Madness --------------------...........
*from 'Seven' (1981)*
Intro:
Em, AmGFF/E, DmEAm (x2)
Verse 1:
AmEmFFEmAm Papers in the morning, Bowler Hat on head. AmEmFFEmAm Walking to the bus stop; he's longing for his bed. AmEmFFEmAm Waiting with his neighbours, in the rush hour queue. AmEmFFEmAm Got to get the first bus; so much for him to do.
Bridge 1:
EmGF#mA He's got to hurry, got to get his seat. EmGF#mA Can't miss his place; got to rest his feet.
Verse 2:
AmEmF Ten more minutes 'till he gets there; FEmAm The crossword's nearly done. AmEmFFEmAm It's been so hard these days; not nearly so much fun. AmEmFFEmAm His mind wanders to the office, his telephone, desk and chair. AmEmFFEmAm He's been happy with the company; they've treated him real fair.
Bridge 2:
EmGF#mA Think of seven letters, be-gin and end in 'C'. EmGF#mA Like a big A-merican car, but mis-spelt with a 'D'.
Break:
GBbAm7 I wish this bus'd get a move on; driver's taking his time. GBbAm7 I just don't know, I'll be late; oh dear, what will the boss say? G Pull yourself together now, don't get in a state.
Chorus 1:
AmDmGC Don't you worry; there's no hurry. AmDmGC It's a lovely day; it could all be going your way. AmDmGC Take the doc's ad-vice; let up, enjoy your life. AmDmGCB, Gdim Listen to what they say; it's not a game they play.
Interlude:
AmGFF/E, DmEAm (x4)
Verse 3:
AmEmFFEmAm Never get there at this rate; he's caught up in a jam. AmEmFFEmAm There's a meeting this morning; it's just his luck, oh damn! AmEmFFEmAm His hand dives in his pocket, for his handker-chief. AmEmFFEmAm Pearls of sweat on his collar; his pulse-beat seems so brief.
Bridge 3:
EmGF#mA Eyes fall on his wristwatch; the seconds pass real slow. EmGF#mA Gasping for the hot air, but the chest pain; it won't go.
Break:
GBbAm7 Tried to ask for help, but can't seem to speak a word. GBbAm7 Words are whispered frantically, but don't seem to be heard. G What about the wife and kids? They all depend on me!
Chorus 2:
AmDmGC We're so sorry; we told you not to hurry. AmDmGC Now it's just too late; you've got a certain date. AmDmGC We thought we made it clear? We all voiced our inner fears. AmDmGCB We left it up to you; there's nothing we can do.
Chorus 3:
AmDmGC Don't you worry; there's no hurry. AmDmGC It's a lovely day; it could all be going your way. AmDmGC Take the doc's ad-vice; let up, enjoy your life. AmDmGCB Listen to what they say; it's not a game they play.