Why Get Up — The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Chords and lyrics for Why Get Up by The Fabulous Thunderbirds (key of A).
Verse 1
The Fabulous Thunderbirds treat us to a great classic 12 bar blues rocking
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4/4 time 126 bpm
Intro
[A]
Verse 1
[A]Why get up ? Why get up ?
How [D]can I get up?
Why [A]should I get up?
[E]This whole world's gone crazy, [D]think I've seen enough
(I'm gonna sleep forever,) [A]why get up?
Verse 2
[A]Phone keeps ringing, right off the hook
[A]Some bill collector I know what cooks
[D]Think I'll stay in bed and dream all day
[A]The world outside bugs me anyway
[E]When I get things going, [D]the going gets rough
( So I ask myself [A])Why get up?
Verse 3
[A]Why get up? Why get up?
[D]How can I get up?
[A]Why should I get up?
[E]This whole world's gone crazy, [D]think I've seen enough
( I'm gonna sleep forever ) [A]Why get up?
Verse 4
[A]Went to the doctor, he said lose some weight
[A]If you don't do it quick, we'll have to operate
[D]I talked to my lawyer, he said case is closed
[A]That woman got it all, even the garden hose
[E]Staring at the ceiling, [D]thinking just my luck
(I better roll back over) [A]Why get up?
Verse 5
[A]Why get up? Why get up?
[D]How can I get up?
[A]Why should I get up?
[E]This whole world's gone crazy, [D]think I've seen enough
(I'm gonna sleep forever,) [A]Why get up?
[Guitar instrumental] x2
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[D]
[A]
[E][D]The [A][A]same as the verse chords, with added snoring and other sleeping effects
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Verse 6
[A]Well, I can't quit drinking, I'm nervous all the time
[A]When I wake up it's like a ton of lead on my mind
[D]What was it I said to that girl last night?
[A]She really got upset I best stay out of sight
[E]I remember a gun, [D]callin somebody's bluff
(I better duck under cover) [A]Why get up?
Verse 7
[A]Why get up? Why get up?
[D]How can I get up ?
[A]Why should I get up?
[E]This whole world's gone crazy, [D]think I've seen enough
(I'm gonna sleep forever) [A]Why get up?
Verse 8
[A]Why get up ? Why get up?
[D]How can I get up?
[A]Why should I get up?
[E]This whole world's gone crazy [D]think I've seen enough
(I'm gonna sleep forever) [A]Why get up?
Peace and love
Kevin
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