Good Tradition — Tanita Tikaram
Chords and lyrics for Good Tradition by Tanita Tikaram (key of A).
Verse 1
Good Tradition - Tanita Tikaram
Intro
| A | D | A | E | x2
Chorus
There's a [A]good tradition of [D]love and hate
[A] staying by the [E]fireside
There's a [A]good tradition of [D]love and hate
[A] staying by the [E]fireside
Verse 1
And though the [A]rain may fall your [D]father's calling you
[A]You still feel [E]safe inside
And though your [A]ma's too proud your [D]brother's ignoring you
[A] You still feel [E]safe inside
Refrain
Oh, [D]was this solo?
[A]Was this yesterday?
[E]Was this true for you?
[A] 'Cause while [D]all the rest have [A]taken time
This [E]didn't do a lot for [A]you
Instrumental
| A | D | A | E | x2
Verse 2
And the [A]corners laced with [D]memories
[A] Tell you how it [E]used to be
Your [A]mother smiles, the [D]children play,
and all the [A]bad things happen [E]miles away
And [A]strong feelings never [D]bother you
[A] You hold your head up while the [E]rest of us try to
Refrain
Oh, [D]call the stations
[A]Call the people
[E]We all want to know
[A] 'Cause while [D]all the rest have [A]taken time
[E]You don't want to [A]know
Instrumental
| A | D | A | E | x2
Solo
| A | D | A | E | x2
Chorus
There's a [A]good tradition of [D]love and hate
[A] staying by the [E]fireside
There's a [A]good tradition of [D]love and hate
[A] staying by the [E]fireside
Verse 3
And though the [A]rain may fall your [D]father's calling you
[A]You still feel [E]safe inside
And though your [A]ma's too proud your [D]brother's ignoring you
[A] You still feel [E]safe inside
Refrain
Oh, [D]was this solo?
[A]Was this yesterday?
[E]Was this true for you?
[A] 'Cause while [D]all the choices [A]you have made
This [E]didn't do a lot for [A]you
Outro
| A | D | A | E | x2
| A |
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