Biography:
Don Fardon (born Donald Maughn, 19 August 1940, Coventry, Warwickshire) is a pop singer. His biggest success was his rendition of John D. Loudermilk's "Indian Reservation" (1970, UK: #3). Before that he was singer with The Sorrows.
Fardon also released a cover version of "Running Bear". In 2006 he re-released his single, "Belfast Boy", in tribute following the death of George Best.
It is believed that prior to becoming a singer he worked as a draughtsman for Albert Herberts Ltd in Coventry.
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This song featured in a 1970 BBC documentary about footballer George Best.
It was re-released in 2006 following George's death.
Capo on 4 for correct key = B
Intro = G C G C
Verse 1
G C
When I saw you you looked like a diamond
G C
As you played in the dust and the grime
G C
Just a boy from the country of Ireland
G C
And I knew I could make you shine
G C
'Cos you move like a downtown dancer
G C
With your hair hung down like a mane
G C
And your feet play tricks like a juggler
G C
As you weave to the sound of your name
Chorus
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast Boy
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast joy
G C
Georgie Georgie keep your feet on the ground
G C
Georgie Georgie when you listen to the sound
G C
Georgie Georgie put a light on your name
G C
Yeah yeah yeah play the game
G C G C G C
Play the game boy play the game
Verse 2
G C
Just play the way the ball bounces
G C
And bounce the way the ball plays
G C
Coz you won't have long in the limelight
G C
No you won't have many days
G C
When you live and you play for United
G C
With your life and your blood and your soul
G C
You run and you kick and you fight it
G C
And you learn every way to the goal
Chorus
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast Boy
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast joy
G C
Georgie Georgie keep your feet on the ground
G C
Georgie Georgie when you listen to the sound
G C
Georgie Georgie put a light on your name
G C
Yeah yeah yeah play the game
G C
Play the game boy play the game
G C
Play the game yeah play the game
G C
Play the game boy play the game
G C
Play the game yeah play the game
repeat to fade
It was re-released in 2006 following George's death.
Capo on 4 for correct key = B
Intro = G C G C
Verse 1
G C
When I saw you you looked like a diamond
G C
As you played in the dust and the grime
G C
Just a boy from the country of Ireland
G C
And I knew I could make you shine
G C
'Cos you move like a downtown dancer
G C
With your hair hung down like a mane
G C
And your feet play tricks like a juggler
G C
As you weave to the sound of your name
Chorus
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast Boy
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast joy
G C
Georgie Georgie keep your feet on the ground
G C
Georgie Georgie when you listen to the sound
G C
Georgie Georgie put a light on your name
G C
Yeah yeah yeah play the game
G C G C G C
Play the game boy play the game
Verse 2
G C
Just play the way the ball bounces
G C
And bounce the way the ball plays
G C
Coz you won't have long in the limelight
G C
No you won't have many days
G C
When you live and you play for United
G C
With your life and your blood and your soul
G C
You run and you kick and you fight it
G C
And you learn every way to the goal
Chorus
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast Boy
G D C G
Georgie Georgie they call you the Belfast joy
G C
Georgie Georgie keep your feet on the ground
G C
Georgie Georgie when you listen to the sound
G C
Georgie Georgie put a light on your name
G C
Yeah yeah yeah play the game
G C
Play the game boy play the game
G C
Play the game yeah play the game
G C
Play the game boy play the game
G C
Play the game yeah play the game
repeat to fade
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