Under the management of Andrew King and Peter Jenner (the original managers of Pink Floyd) Ian Dury and the Blockheads quickly gained a reputation as one of the top live acts of the "New Wave". They built up a dedicated following in the UK and other countries and scored several hit singles, including "What a Waste", "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick" (which was a UK number one at the beginning of 1979, selling just short of a million copies), "Reasons to be Cheerful
Quatro anos de trabalho duro!Neste mês de maio fizemos quatro anos no ar. Continuamos trabalhando na divulgação deste maravilhoso instrumento, obrigado por participar da nossa história!
...MY OLD MAN... by Ian Dury & The Blockheads ----------------.............................
*from 'New Boots and Panties!!' (1977)*
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Intro:
AF#E
Verse 1:
B My old man wore three piece whistles; he was never home for long. Drove a bus for London Transport; he knew where he belonged.
B7 / C7 Number 18 down to Euston, B7 / C7C7B7E Double decker move a -long. B7 / C7C7B7E Double decker move a -long. AF#E My old man.
Verse 2:
B Later on he drove a Roller, chauffeuring for foreign men. Dropped his aitches on occasion, said Cor Blimey, now and then.
B7 / C7 Did the crossword in the Standard, B7 / C7C7B7E At the airport in the rain. B7 / C7C7B7E At the airport in the rain. AF#E My old man.
Verse 3:
B Wouldn't never let his guvnors, call him Billy; he was proud. Personal reasons make a difference; his last boss was allowed.
B7 / C7 Perhaps he had to keep his distance, B7 / C7C7B7E Made a racket when he rowed, B7 / C7C7B7E Made a racket when he rowed. AF#EAF#E My old man, my old man.
Verse 4:
B My old man was fairly handsome, he smoked too many cigs. Lived in one room in Victoria, he was tidy in his digs.
B7 / C7 Had to have an operation, B7 / C7C7B7E When his ulcer got to big. B7 / C7C7B7E When his ulcer got to big. AF#E My old man.
Solo:
B B7 / C7, B7 / C7, C7B7E B7 / C7, C7B7E
AF#E My old man.
Verse 5:
B Seven years went out the window, we met as one to one. Died before we'd done much talking; but relations had begun.
B 7/ C7 All the while we thought about each other, B7 / C7C7B7E All the best mate, from your son. B7 / C7C7B7E All the best mate, from your son. AF#EAF#E My old man, my old man.