Biography:
In an industry where conformity is a standard practice, Shawn Elliot has distinguished himself as a rebellious artist walking the fine line between creative and commercial. In doing so, he has been able to establish a loyal fan base of people that would not normally listen to “hip-hop”, thus reaching a market the current state of the genre fails to satisfy. Many established musicians and industry professionals have realized the potential in Shawn Elliot and his unique ability to reach an incredibly diverse audience.
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Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
[VERSE:]
A E
In Trinidad there was a family
E7 A
With much confusion as you will see
A E
It was a mama and a papa and a boy who was grown
E7 A
He wanted to marry, have a wife of his own
A E
Found a young girl that suited him nice
E7 A
Went to his papa to ask his advice
A E
His papa said: "Son, I have to say no,
N.C.
That girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"
[CHORUS:]
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
[VERSE:]
A E
A week went by and the summer came 'round
E7 A
Soon the best cook in the island he found
A E
He went to his papa to name the day
E7 A
His papa shook his head and to him did say
A E
"You Can't marry this girl, I have to say no
N.C.
This girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"
[CHORUS:]
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
[VERSE:]
A E
He went to his mama and covered his head
E7 A
And told his mama what his papa had said
A E
His mama she laughed, she say, "Go man, go
N.C.
Your daddy ain't your daddy, but your daddy don't know."
[CHORUS:]
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
[VERSE:]
A E
In Trinidad there was a family
E7 A
With much confusion as you will see
A E
It was a mama and a papa and a boy who was grown
E7 A
He wanted to marry, have a wife of his own
A E
Found a young girl that suited him nice
E7 A
Went to his papa to ask his advice
A E
His papa said: "Son, I have to say no,
N.C.
That girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"
[CHORUS:]
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
[VERSE:]
A E
A week went by and the summer came 'round
E7 A
Soon the best cook in the island he found
A E
He went to his papa to name the day
E7 A
His papa shook his head and to him did say
A E
"You Can't marry this girl, I have to say no
N.C.
This girl is your sister, but your mama don't know"
[CHORUS:]
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
[VERSE:]
A E
He went to his mama and covered his head
E7 A
And told his mama what his papa had said
A E
His mama she laughed, she say, "Go man, go
N.C.
Your daddy ain't your daddy, but your daddy don't know."
[CHORUS:]
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Bm E7 A
Woe is me
Bm E7 A
Shame and scandal in the family
Shawna Edwards
Shawny Sander
Shay Carl
Shay Domann
Shazia Manzoor