Biography:
The Arkells are a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 2008, they signed with Dine Alone Records, home to other Canadian acts such as City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, Black Lungs and Cancer Bats. Their first full length record,Jackson Square, was released on October 28th, 2008, and includes their biggest hit "Oh! The Boss is Coming", along with "The Ballad of Hugo Chavez", and "No Champagne Socialist."
In late 2008, Arkells toured Canada as opening act for Matt Mays & El Torpedo.
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Other songs:
- And Then Some
- Ballad Of Hugo Chavez
- John Lennon
- Knocking At The Door
- Leather Jacket
- On Paper
- 11 11
- A Little Rain A Song For Pete
- Abigail
- Agent Zero
- American Screams
- Book Club
- Coffee
- Come Back Home
- Come To Light
- Company Man
- Crawling Through The Window
- Cynical Bastards
- Deadlines
- Dirty Blonde
- Dont Be A Stranger
- Drakes Dad
- Eyes On The Prize
- Hand Me Downs
- Im Not The Sun
- Kiss Cam
- Michigan Left
- My Hearts Always Yours
- Never Thought That This Would Happen
- No Champagne Socialist
- Oh The Boss Is Coming
- Only For A Moment
- Passenger Seat
- Peoples Champ
- Private School
- Pullin Punches
- Relentless
- Round And Round
- Savannah
- Show Me Dont Tell Me
- What Are You Holding On To
- Whistleblower
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[Verse 1]
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Ooh for a second there I felt peace and calm
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the underpass will keep us from harm
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and the wipers moved like some waving arms
Am G C F G C
we were flashing headlights at coming cars
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F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
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I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
Am
will come to light alright
[Intro Chords]
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[Verse 2]
Am G C F G C
Ooh and in times of fear you shelter me
Am G C F G C
and you hold me close so tenderly
Am G C F G C
and with my headphones on as I fall asleep
Am G C F G C
your’re my barricade from intruding dreams
[Chorus]
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
Am
will come to light, alright
Am
will come to light, alright
Am
will come to light, alright
[Intro chords]
Am G C F G C
Ooh la la, ooh ooh Ooh la la, ooh ooh
Am G C F
Ooh la la, ooh ooh Ooh...
[Verse 3]
Am G C F G C
ooh and then silence fell when I picked up
Am G C F G C
those words hit me hard, like a one-two punch
Am G C F G C
so I went home to face the storm
Am G C F G C
and the thought of you keeps me warm
[Chorus]
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
F G
what we do in the darkness comes to li-i-i-i-i-ight
F G
when everything went wrong you’re keeping my head on
F G
and in ti-i-i-i-ime
F G
the things that hurt today will begin to fade away
[Intro chords]
Am G C F G C x2
Am Am Am C G x 2
Am G C F G C x2
[Verse 1]
Am G C F G C
Ooh for a second there I felt peace and calm
Am G C F G C
the underpass will keep us from harm
Am G C F G C
and the wipers moved like some waving arms
Am G C F G C
we were flashing headlights at coming cars
[Chorus]
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
Am
will come to light alright
[Intro Chords]
Am G C F G C x2
[Verse 2]
Am G C F G C
Ooh and in times of fear you shelter me
Am G C F G C
and you hold me close so tenderly
Am G C F G C
and with my headphones on as I fall asleep
Am G C F G C
your’re my barricade from intruding dreams
[Chorus]
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
Am
will come to light, alright
Am
will come to light, alright
Am
will come to light, alright
[Intro chords]
Am G C F G C
Ooh la la, ooh ooh Ooh la la, ooh ooh
Am G C F
Ooh la la, ooh ooh Ooh...
[Verse 3]
Am G C F G C
ooh and then silence fell when I picked up
Am G C F G C
those words hit me hard, like a one-two punch
Am G C F G C
so I went home to face the storm
Am G C F G C
and the thought of you keeps me warm
[Chorus]
F C G
But up in the distance
C
even in the dead of night
F C G
if we can make it to the morning
C
we can get things right
F C G
it’s been a tough go lately
C
I hate choosing sides
F C G
what we do in the darkness
F G
what we do in the darkness comes to li-i-i-i-i-ight
F G
when everything went wrong you’re keeping my head on
F G
and in ti-i-i-i-ime
F G
the things that hurt today will begin to fade away
[Intro chords]
Am G C F G C x2
Armand Maulana
Armandinho
Armando Manzaner (...)
Armin Van Buuren
Armor For Sleep