Biography:
999 are an English punk band which formed in London in 1976. Founded by singer/guitarist Nick Cash, 999's original lineup also included Guy Days (vocals/guitar), Jon Watson (bass) and Pablo LaBritain (drums). Ed Case served temporarily as drummer following LaBritain's injury in 1978, while Watson has since been replaced by Danny Palmer (1986-1991) and former Lurkers member Arturo Bassick (1991-present). 999 became a popular act within the London punk circuit, releasing its first single ("I'm Alive") in 1977 under its own label.
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I’M ALIVE by 999
[INTRO]
D
D D E E
It's a sad affliction causing me restriction This isn't what I wanted to do
D D E E
I just can't belive it I would like to leave it And get into something new
D E
Just about to lose my mind
D E
Working just drives me wild
D E
Watch out for me now cos
A
(I'm) alive x4
[Chorus riff] x4:
D-------------------4---5---7---
A--------4-----7-----------------
E-----5---------------------------
D D E E
Don't like pretty bureaucracies and detentions
D D E E
Don't wear those funny clothes Get into schemes or pensions
D E
Do the same thing every day
D E
I can't stay up to late
D E
Watch out for me now cos
A
(I'm) alive x4
D D E E
Stuff you in a package send you Flight inter-continental
D D E E
You’re not having me that stuff Just drives me mental
D E
I'm gonna stay right here
D E
Aint got nothing to fear
D E
Watch out for me now cos
A
(I'm) alive (watch the clock)
(I'm) alive (sitting here)
(I'm) alive (fall asleep)
(I'm) alive (loads of sheep)
[SOLO OVER COMPLETE VERSE]
A
(I'm) alive (watch the clock)
(I'm) alive (sitting here)
(I'm) alive (fall asleep)
(I'm) alive (loads of sheep)
[REPEAT VERSE 1]
A
(I'm) alive (there they go)
(I'm) alive (watch TV)
(I'm) alive (I’m alive)
(I'm) alive (I’m alive)
(I’m) alive
(I’m) alive (I want to live)
[INTRO]
D
D D E E
It's a sad affliction causing me restriction This isn't what I wanted to do
D D E E
I just can't belive it I would like to leave it And get into something new
D E
Just about to lose my mind
D E
Working just drives me wild
D E
Watch out for me now cos
A
(I'm) alive x4
[Chorus riff] x4:
D-------------------4---5---7---
A--------4-----7-----------------
E-----5---------------------------
D D E E
Don't like pretty bureaucracies and detentions
D D E E
Don't wear those funny clothes Get into schemes or pensions
D E
Do the same thing every day
D E
I can't stay up to late
D E
Watch out for me now cos
A
(I'm) alive x4
D D E E
Stuff you in a package send you Flight inter-continental
D D E E
You’re not having me that stuff Just drives me mental
D E
I'm gonna stay right here
D E
Aint got nothing to fear
D E
Watch out for me now cos
A
(I'm) alive (watch the clock)
(I'm) alive (sitting here)
(I'm) alive (fall asleep)
(I'm) alive (loads of sheep)
[SOLO OVER COMPLETE VERSE]
A
(I'm) alive (watch the clock)
(I'm) alive (sitting here)
(I'm) alive (fall asleep)
(I'm) alive (loads of sheep)
[REPEAT VERSE 1]
A
(I'm) alive (there they go)
(I'm) alive (watch TV)
(I'm) alive (I’m alive)
(I'm) alive (I’m alive)
(I’m) alive
(I’m) alive (I want to live)
A Band Of Burier (...)
A Beacon School
A Bird A Sparrow
A Blaze of Feath (...)
A Bomb
A Dos Palos
A Dos Velas
A Firm Handshake
A Flock of Seagu (...)
A Foot In Coldwa (...)