Biography:
Gary Numan (born Gary Anthony James Webb on 8 March 1958) is an influential English singer, composer, and musician. Most widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" (when in Tubeway Army) and "Cars", Numan achieved his peak of mainstream popularity in the late 70s and early 80s but maintains a loyal cult following. Numan, whose signature sound consists of heavy synthesizer hooks fed through guitar effects pedals, is considered a pioneer of commercial electronic music.
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Gary Numan - Complex
The Pleasure Principle - 1979
since this is so synth heavy, its best to play in a drop tuning as low as possible (drop C, drop A, etc).
or use an octave pedal w/ a bunch of other effects
...or just play a synth...
[Intro]
D C
D C
G C
G C
D C
D C
G C
G C
[Verse 1]
G
They won't come back
C
You know it's always the same
G
And they're sure to forget
C
Saying, "Everyone lies"
D C
D C
[Verse 2]
G
So, I'm down to this
C
I'm down to walking on air
G
And you're here by my side
C
With all your waving and smiles
G
Please keep them away
C
Don't let them touch me
G
Please don't let them lie
C
Don't let them see me
G
The Pleasure Principle - 1979
since this is so synth heavy, its best to play in a drop tuning as low as possible (drop C, drop A, etc).
or use an octave pedal w/ a bunch of other effects
...or just play a synth...
[Intro]
D C
D C
G C
G C
D C
D C
G C
G C
[Verse 1]
G
They won't come back
C
You know it's always the same
G
And they're sure to forget
C
Saying, "Everyone lies"
D C
D C
[Verse 2]
G
So, I'm down to this
C
I'm down to walking on air
G
And you're here by my side
C
With all your waving and smiles
G
Please keep them away
C
Don't let them touch me
G
Please don't let them lie
C
Don't let them see me
G
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