Biography:
One of SA’s best known and most respected acoustic guitarists, and one of the most active touring artists in the country. Tony Cox needs little introduction, Besides being a powerful solo performer Cox has collaborated and recorded with many other musicians, is seen as an icon, teacher and mentor to many artists in the industry, and is also a SA music award winner (2003 for ‘best instrumental’ for the album China). He fits into the cream of SA musicians and has an ability to work beyond the confines of solo guitar playing.
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Tony Cox - House Of Parliament Blues
[Verse 1]
E7
I went down to Cape Town, Kaapstad town
Cute li'l cousin there, show me around
A7
We were walking there by Gardens, said, better beware
E7
The Houses of Parliament's just over there
B7
I could hear screaming and shouting from above
A7 G B7
Disturbing the trees and the Garden's doves
[Verse 2]
E7
Said, cuz we have to go there, to this sight
When we got there we had a hell of a fright
A7
'Cause there was Juju running his mouth off once again
E7
Police were in the chamber, there was a hell of a din
B7
The Speaker was crying to the heavens above
A7 G B7
Shivambu gave the finger to Zuma with love
[Chorus]
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
A7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
B7 G E7 B7
Voetsek, shutup! The House of Parliament blues
[Verse 3]
E7
Don't take your time and trouble to get your relief
Paid all your taxes to a common thief
A7
Forget about decorum and a motion passed
E7
If you're sitting with the opposition, you'll see your arse
B7
With all the ducking and diving that goes on
A7 G B7
They'll be throwing their weight in punches before too long
[Chorus]
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
A7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
B7 G E7 B7
Voetsek, shutup! The House of Parliament blues
[Verse 4]
E7
So if you go to Cape Town, Kaapstad tiown
Avoid the House of Parley, it'll only bring you down
A7
Rather buy a milkshake at the Garden Café
E7
Keep a healthy distance, turn your ears away
B7
Or you'll hear that swearing and shouting from above
A7 G B7
Disturbing the trees and the Garden's doves
[Chorus]
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
A7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
B7 G
Voetsek, shutup! The House of Parliament
B7 G
Those Houses of Parliament
B7 G B7 E7
The House of Parliament blues
[Verse 1]
E7
I went down to Cape Town, Kaapstad town
Cute li'l cousin there, show me around
A7
We were walking there by Gardens, said, better beware
E7
The Houses of Parliament's just over there
B7
I could hear screaming and shouting from above
A7 G B7
Disturbing the trees and the Garden's doves
[Verse 2]
E7
Said, cuz we have to go there, to this sight
When we got there we had a hell of a fright
A7
'Cause there was Juju running his mouth off once again
E7
Police were in the chamber, there was a hell of a din
B7
The Speaker was crying to the heavens above
A7 G B7
Shivambu gave the finger to Zuma with love
[Chorus]
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
A7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
B7 G E7 B7
Voetsek, shutup! The House of Parliament blues
[Verse 3]
E7
Don't take your time and trouble to get your relief
Paid all your taxes to a common thief
A7
Forget about decorum and a motion passed
E7
If you're sitting with the opposition, you'll see your arse
B7
With all the ducking and diving that goes on
A7 G B7
They'll be throwing their weight in punches before too long
[Chorus]
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
A7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
B7 G E7 B7
Voetsek, shutup! The House of Parliament blues
[Verse 4]
E7
So if you go to Cape Town, Kaapstad tiown
Avoid the House of Parley, it'll only bring you down
A7
Rather buy a milkshake at the Garden Café
E7
Keep a healthy distance, turn your ears away
B7
Or you'll hear that swearing and shouting from above
A7 G B7
Disturbing the trees and the Garden's doves
[Chorus]
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
A7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
E7
Voetsek, shutup! (voetsek, shutup, voetsek, shutup)
B7 G
Voetsek, shutup! The House of Parliament
B7 G
Those Houses of Parliament
B7 G B7 E7
The House of Parliament blues
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