Here is my "third-favorite" (and final) song by the Searchers. Place a capo on the first fret to avoid forming a bunch of sharps. It is not necessary, but I play bar chords in the Bridge for the G-Gm and A (where indicated). Regarding the latter, I find it easier to move into, and out of the fill, by using a Bar A chord. You don't have to (and you don't have to play the fill at all if you don't want to.)
Here is a youtube from a "sixties" performance of the song by the Searchers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlJsVG1QbFk
Don't Throw Your Love Away - Searchers
Capo: 1st Fret
Intro; Csus4 C Csus2 C (Repeat 2x)
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dud d dud d
Verse 1:
C Am C
Don't throw your love away, no no no no
Am
Don't throw your love away
Bb C
For you might need it some day
Verse 2:
C Am C
Don't throw your dreams away, no no no no
Am
Keep them a-nother day
Bb C
Oh, you might need them some day
Bridge:
A F A F G A(bar)
Lovers of today just throw their dreams away and play at love
e|-5p0-------------|
B|-----5p3---------|
G|---------6p4--6--|
D|-----------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------------|
m m i r i m (fret hand)
A(bar) F Bb F Bb
They'd give their love away to anyone who'll say
C G Gm G
'I love you'
Repeat Verse 1
Repeat bridge
Verse 3:
C Am C
Go out and have your fun you'd better
Am
Have your fun with anyone
Bb C
But don't throw your love a-way
Repeat Verse 1
Coda:
C Am C
Don't throw your love away, no no no no
Am
Don't throw your love a-waaaay
Csus4 C Csus2 C
(slowly)
"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak."
Hey again shug, thanks for another Searchers classic
Great video too. Brings back great memories. As a kid of 10 or 11 years old at the time I could only watch these New Musical Express Poll Winners Concerts from Wembley on TV. They are now great musical history records of the time. The poll winners would come on do their hits of the day completely live. The compare usually a radio disc jockey (Jimmy Saville, David Jacobs, Pete Murray or Brian Fordice to name but a few) would announce the next group and those on stage would unplug their guitars from the amps. the next group would then literally walk on and plug into the same equipment (Drums and Piano's were shared too) There would be a quick tune up and sound check and away they went with their hit numbers. All so simple by todays standards but great music making was heard and seen above the screaming din from the fans. Would todays bands but up with that? I have my doubts.
Anyway here's some more clips from those concerts for you and everybody shug.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FekwauPPV9A (The Beatles, John acting up of course! we miss him and George)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geHOKFyUbD8 (Gerry And The Pacemakers, great guy and still touring today)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjYXlDd8GX0 ( The Hollies, one of the best and still touring)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8pIgs-Z-9Q (The Seekers, amazing Aussie's. Judith Durham fantastic singer never equalled)
Thanks again Shuggers me old mate for bringing the past alive again
all the best,
Chris
The guitar is all right John but you'll never make a living out of it! (John Lennon's Aunt Mimi)
Thanks Chris! Being in the States, I didn't know the history behind the Musical Espress performances. Greatly appreciated the information! Sounds like we are about the same age and have a fondness for the same kind of music. The videos take me back to a time when everything British was very "in" over here. In addition to the great music there was Carnaby Street, Jean Shrimpton (and later Twiggy), the West End, the Old Vic (known primarily to me because Jane Asher performed there!), Mary Quant, double-decker buses, red phone booths, London taxis, even British Sterling cologne!! If it was British, it was cool!! What a great time to "grow up" in!
BTW, I totally agree that Judith Durham was fantastic!! (and the Seekers harmonies were great as well!)
Thanks for reviving the memories!
Shug (Doug)
"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak."
