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The Sights And Sounds Of London Town

by Richard Thompson

Biography:

Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949, Notting Hill, London) is a British singer/songwriter and guitarist. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques, Thompson was awarded the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player in 1991. Similarly, his songwriting has earned him an Ivor Novello Award and, in 2006, a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio. Thompson made his debut as a recording artist as a member of Fairport Convention in September 1967.

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"The Sights & Sounds of London Town"
From "Mock Tudor" (1999)

Capo 5 and tune low E down to D.

Intro: D G/d D G/d X4

D
Oh Gillian she's a Doncaster lass
D
Trains it down on the quarter past,
Em F#m
Friday night leaves the kids at home,
G A
And struts her stuff on the Euston Road.
Bm D
Saying "Do you want some company darling?
Bm D
Do you want some company now?
Bm D
My place, your place or no place...
G A
I could use the extra cash anyhow"

[CHORUS}
D A D A
That's the sights and sounds of London Town
D A D A
The sights and sounds of London Town
Bm Bm/a G A D
The sights and sounds of Lon--don Town

D G/d D G/d X4

D
Oh Jean-Paul he came over from Toulouse,
D
They told him that London was the golden goose.
Em F#m
He never got his hands on enough to eat,
G A
He never did get his arse up off the street.

D
Wanted to be a rap DJ,
D
They took his pulse then they turned him away.
Em F#m
Under the radar of your fellow man,
G A
With all that charisma it ain't worth a damn.
Bm D
Saying "Lend me your shoes till Monday...
Bm D
Oh brother can you lend me a comb?
Bm D
I can wash dishes all night long,
G A
I just need my fare back home"

[CHORUS]
D A D A
That's the sights and sounds of London Town
D A D A
The sights and sounds of London Town
Bm Bm/a. G A D
The sights and sounds of London Town

D G/d D G/d X4

D
Well Jackie she tried just about everything.
D
She tried to dance, she tried to sing.
Em F#m
Too many doors slammed in your face,
G A
It leaves a nasty aftertaste.

D
You scramble around for a little bit of cash,
D
Ease the pain with Mister Flash.
Em F#m
Saint Anne's Court is the rendezvous,
G A
For those who share your point of view.
Bm D
Saying "This is the last time you will see me
Bm D
Never again no way!
Bm D
One more time I'll never ask you again.
G A
I've just got to get through today"

[CHORUS]
D A D A
That's the sights and sounds of London Town
D A D A
The sights and sounds of London Town,
Bm Bm/a G A D
The sights and sounds of London Town

D G/d D G/d X4

D
Oh Mickey he sleeps every two or three days,
D
Runs through Soho like a rat through a maze.
Em F#m
A little blackmail here a sting on the side,
G A
Enough to get started on the next enterprise.

D
Dresses expensive but that's just a crutch,
D
Like his word or his handshake it doesn't mean much,
Em F#m
Depends on his kickback from the middle man,
G A
And whatever he can beat out of Sally Ann.
Bm D
Saying "Lucky I'm the one you ran into,
Bm D
Oh lucky I've taken a shine!
Bm D
Lucky I'm needing a partner...
G A
50/50 right down the line"

[CHORUS]
D A D A
Oh that's the sights and sounds of London Town,
D A D A
The sights and sounds of London Town,
Bm Bm/a G A D
The sight and sounds of London Town.

D G/d D G/d X1