Biography:
The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance.
The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015).
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Other songs:
- Blank Expression
- Gangsters
- Little Bitch
- Message To You Rudi
- A Message To You Rudy
- Concrete Jungle
- Dawning Of A New Era
- Do Nothing
- Do The Dog
- Doesnt Make It Alright
- Enjoy Yourself
- Friday Night Saturday Morning
- Ghost Town
- Hey Little Rich Girl
- I Cant Stand It
- Monkey Man
- Nelson Mandela
- New Era
- Nite Club
- Pressure Drop
- Rat Race
- Rudi A Message To You
- Stereotype
- Stupid Marriage
- Stupid Marrige
- Too Hot
- Too Much Too Young
- Youre Wandering Now
- Youre Wondering Now
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...CONCRETE JUNGLE... by The Specials
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*from 'The Specials' (1979)*
Intro:
E C D (x2)
Verse 1:
E C D
I'm going out to-night,
E C D
I don't know if I'll be al-right.
E C D
Everyone, wants to hurt me,
E C D
There's too much danger in the ci-ty.
E C D
I have to carry a knife,
E C D
Because people keep threatening my life.
E C D
I can't dress just the way I want,
E C D
I'm being chased by The National Front.
Chorus 1:
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; the animals are after me.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Interlude:
E C D (x2)
Verse 2:
E C D
I won't fight for a cause,
E C D
Don't want to change the law.
E C D
Leave me alone, just leave me a-lone,
E C D
I want to get out on my own.
E C D
I'm walking home to-night,
E C D
I only walk where there's lots of lights.
E C D
In the alleys and the door-ways,
E C D
Some throw a bottle straight at your face.
Chorus 2:
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; the animals are after me.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Solo:
E C D (x12)
Verse 3:
E C D
I'm going out to-night,
E C D
I don't know if I'll be al-right.
E C D
Everyone, wants to hurt me,
E C D
There's too much danger in the ci-ty.
E C D
I have to carry a knife,
E C D
Because people keep threatening my life.
E C D
I can't dress just the way I want,
E C D
I'm being chased by The National Front.
Chorus 3:
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; the animals are after me.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Outro:
E C D (x2), E
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
E C D F Em
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EAD G B E EADGBE
x79997 x35553 x57775 x81010108 x79987
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2006 ([email protected])
---------------------................
*from 'The Specials' (1979)*
Intro:
E C D (x2)
Verse 1:
E C D
I'm going out to-night,
E C D
I don't know if I'll be al-right.
E C D
Everyone, wants to hurt me,
E C D
There's too much danger in the ci-ty.
E C D
I have to carry a knife,
E C D
Because people keep threatening my life.
E C D
I can't dress just the way I want,
E C D
I'm being chased by The National Front.
Chorus 1:
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; the animals are after me.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Interlude:
E C D (x2)
Verse 2:
E C D
I won't fight for a cause,
E C D
Don't want to change the law.
E C D
Leave me alone, just leave me a-lone,
E C D
I want to get out on my own.
E C D
I'm walking home to-night,
E C D
I only walk where there's lots of lights.
E C D
In the alleys and the door-ways,
E C D
Some throw a bottle straight at your face.
Chorus 2:
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; the animals are after me.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Solo:
E C D (x12)
Verse 3:
E C D
I'm going out to-night,
E C D
I don't know if I'll be al-right.
E C D
Everyone, wants to hurt me,
E C D
There's too much danger in the ci-ty.
E C D
I have to carry a knife,
E C D
Because people keep threatening my life.
E C D
I can't dress just the way I want,
E C D
I'm being chased by The National Front.
Chorus 3:
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; the animals are after me.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; it ain't safe on the streets.
F Em C D
Concrete jungle; glad I got my mates with me.
Outro:
E C D (x2), E
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
E C D F Em
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EAD G B E EADGBE
x79997 x35553 x57775 x81010108 x79987
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2006 ([email protected])
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