Tabbed by JNPF1
This work is owned entirely by Split Enz. A band ahead of their time.
I've always loved this song and chord progression, and finally it is on Guitar Tabs for all Enz fans.
D G (x4)
D G
Hiding in the wings forever
D G
We'll take the stage, cos it's now or never
D Gm
And the whole thing reeks of cheap striptease
D Gm
The matinee idylls they all fall to their knees
Em A
It's not all first nights at all
C F Em
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call
D G (x2)
[Get on with it!}
D G
Playing Romeo, you make your debut (Ha!)
D G
Rose red cheeks but your face is all blue
Em A
It's not all bouquets & white crayons
C F C
They're going to laugh when you look down
Em A
I'm going to ask you if you want to be a chorus boy
F#m E
You can mime the tragedy while we all sing along
E G E G E D
A D A
D C# C B Bb A G# G (x4)
D G (x2)
Em A
It's not all first nights at all
C F Em
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call
[Jolly good show everyone!]
D G (x6)
B C# D E
F CM7 F CM7