Biography:
The Dickies were amongst the first punk rock bands to emerge from Los Angeles, and the first California punk band to be signed to a major record label and appear on network television.
The Dickies' style was campy and humorous with obvious influences from the Ramones. They were extremely popular in the UK and had a top 10 hit with "Banana Splits (Tra La La Song)" in 1979; oddly enough, many of their lyrics were about aspects of Southern California life not easily decipherable to those unfamiliar with the region
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The Dickies - Manny Moe and Jack
The majority of chords can be played just about anywhere on the neck, barre/Root 5 chords or open.
Intro Theme:
A C F# G A E A
Verse:
A C# D
When your on the road And your car wont pull that load
A E A
And your wheels aren't feeling fine
A C# D
Well I know of this joint where they'll check your plugs and points
A E D
I know these guys they're three good friends of mine
Chorus:
E A
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
G D
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
Repeat X 4 end on…
E A
They’re Manny Moe and Jack
Intro Theme:
A C F# G A E A
Verse:
A C# D
Once your inside they wont take you for a ride
A E A
They got a good deal for you and your automobile
A C# D
For the right price they will sell you fuzzy dice
A E D
And leather handgrips for your steering wheel
Chorus:
E A
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
G D
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
Repeat X 4 end on…
E A
They’re Manny Moe and Jack
Bridge:
E A E
If it's tires you want they got a lot for you
(harmonics at E12 B12 E5)
E A E
Dunlop, Firestone, Pirelli too
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
Chorus:
E A
Manny moe and jack
They know what I'm after
G D
Manny moe and jack
They know what I'm after
Repeat…
The majority of chords can be played just about anywhere on the neck, barre/Root 5 chords or open.
Intro Theme:
A C F# G A E A
Verse:
A C# D
When your on the road And your car wont pull that load
A E A
And your wheels aren't feeling fine
A C# D
Well I know of this joint where they'll check your plugs and points
A E D
I know these guys they're three good friends of mine
Chorus:
E A
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
G D
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
Repeat X 4 end on…
E A
They’re Manny Moe and Jack
Intro Theme:
A C F# G A E A
Verse:
A C# D
Once your inside they wont take you for a ride
A E A
They got a good deal for you and your automobile
A C# D
For the right price they will sell you fuzzy dice
A E D
And leather handgrips for your steering wheel
Chorus:
E A
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
G D
Manny Moe and Jack
They know what I'm after
Repeat X 4 end on…
E A
They’re Manny Moe and Jack
Bridge:
E A E
If it's tires you want they got a lot for you
(harmonics at E12 B12 E5)
E A E
Dunlop, Firestone, Pirelli too
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
D E D
Manny Moe and Jack!
Chorus:
E A
Manny moe and jack
They know what I'm after
G D
Manny moe and jack
They know what I'm after
Repeat…
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