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I did find a lot of his songs to be over-sentimental to the point of twee.....and I absolutely hated "Alone Again Naturally" because it came out around the time my dad died. Even though the lyrics were so true to life (or perhaps BECAUSE they were so true to my own life) I still can't listen to that song, it's just too unbearably sad.

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Easy Songs Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-322298 https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-322215 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:05:56 +0000
Great line in this song - "something that begins in M and ends in alas"......hmmm, been there done that - more than once. Almost on a par with Oscar Wilde's thoughts on matrimony - "A man is incomplete until he's married. Then he's finished...."

I think I'll check the youtube link out, see if the clothes were as silly as I remember.....

:D :D :D

Vic Laugh all you like mate, but there's no getting away from the fact that he was a great lyricist and made millions from his act.
What was his first hit single ? "Nothing Rhymes"? or "Alone Again" What terrific songs and bear in mind that this guy never sold out and sang other people's songs. His songs are up there with Lennon and McCartney.

As for the parallels drawn by yourself about the lyrics to this one........ Maybe you should have headed the words of one of your heroes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNeLAS3axKI :D :lol: :D]]> Easy Songs Rodders https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-322215 https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-322189 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:19:10 +0000

A :-)]]> Easy Songs Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-322189 https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-322184 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:36:00 +0000
Great line in this song - "something that begins in M and ends in alas"......hmmm, been there done that - more than once. Almost on a par with Oscar Wilde's thoughts on matrimony - "A man is incomplete until he's married. Then he's finished...."

I think I'll check the youtube link out, see if the clothes were as silly as I remember.....

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Easy Songs Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-322184 https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-35162 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:18:14 +0000
Don't be afraid of the chord names, because you will see its just a case of lifting a finger or two from the open C on the main hook of the tune and I'm sure by now most of you are able to form an F chord (barred or other)
There is a bit more difficulty in the middle eight in the speed of the changes.

I will put up link to this song on youtube for those of you who don't know it.
It is, I know a piano song, but it lends to guitar very well.

Strumming pattern ???? I listened to the song and there is a definate rhythm thats cannot be mistaken so this shoud be very easy to work out


Heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSsWxIcLvPo








Chords: C x32010 C Am x32210 Asus/B x32200 F x03211 G 320033 (Verse 1) C C Am I've no wish to hurry you luv Asus4/B C Am But have you seen the time C F G It's quarter to ten and we're supposed to be there G At nine F G I don't think the registrar F G Will be very pleased F G When we show up an hour late C C Am Asus/B Like two frozen peas (Verse 2) C C Am Both now facing for the first time Asus/B C Am Presently and past F Something that begins with m C7 And ends in alas F More than not complete disaster G C Even from the start F G What could it be... G C C Am Asus/B It's matrimony (Verse 3) I know how you've dreamt about Being walked down the aisle But think of the money we'll save And you'll see it's worthwhile It won't please our mums and dads But they don't even know, Besides if they did what's the bet, They wouldn't even go (Verse 4) You and me are all that matters Disregard the rest Trust your soon to be old man He knows what is best Very shortly now there's going to be An answer from you Then one from me That's matrimony (Middle) E C7 I'm truly grateful for the little things in life F C That have made me so glad F C Every other hour that i spend with you F Is not in the least bit sad G F Quite the opposite in fact Am And if you don't believe me E Here's the proof E F G F C7 Ask me if i and i'll say "aye, i do----oo" (Play 1st verse again without singing then...) (Verse 5) You and me are all that matters Disregard the rest Trust your soon to be old man He knows what is best Very shortly now there's going to be An answer from you Then one from me That's matrimony -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ]]> Easy Songs Rodders https://guitarnoise.forum/easy-songs/gilbert-osullivan-matrimony/#post-35162