Haven't put anything here in a while so have this guys.
I'm afraid its another Beatles classic but really easy from the Abbey Road album. The subject matter is a bit grim as you will see from the lyrics but its a great tune and a good sounding set of chords!
Maybe, Vic you could use it tonight at the pub and tell me if its ok. Or have you used it already in your set list?
Here goes then:
Verse 1:
(D)Joan was quizzical, (B7)studied pataphysical (Em)science in the home,
(A7)late night all alone with a test tube, (D)oh-oh-oh-(A)oh.
(D)Maxwell Edison, (B7)majoring in medicine, (Em)calls her on the phone.
(A7)Can I take you out to the pictures, (D)Jo-o-o-o(A)oan?
But, (E7)as she's getting ready to go, a (A7)knock comes from the door:
Chorus:
(D)Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer came (E7)down upon her head.
(A7)Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer made (Em)sure that (A7)she was (D)dead.
Verse 2:
(D)Back in school again, (B7)Maxwell plays the fool again, (E)teacher gets annoyed.
(A7)Wishing to avoid an unpleasant (D)sce-e-e-(A)ene.
(D)She tells Max to stay (B7)when the class (Em)has gone away,
(A7)so he waits behind. Writing fifty times "(D)I must not be so-o-o-o (A)oh.
But, (E7)when she turns her back on the boy, (A7)he creeps up from behind:
Chorus:
(D)Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer came (E7)down upon her head.
(A7)Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer made (Em)sure that (A7)she was (D)dead.
Verse 3:
(D)P.C.Thirtyone said (B7)"We've caught a dirty one.", (Em)Maxwell stands alone.
(A7)Painting testimonial pictures, (D)oh-oh-oh-(A)oh.
(D)Rose and Valerie, (B7)screaming from the gallery, (Em)say he must go free.
(A7)The judge does not agree. And he tells them (D)so-o-o(A)oh.
But, (E7)as the words are leaving his lips, (A7)a noise came from behind:
Chorus:
(D)Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer came (E7)down upon his head.
(A7)Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer made (Em)sure that (A7)he was (D)dead.
Cheers all
Chris
ps
Intro's, fills and outro's welcome from anyone
The guitar is all right John but you'll never make a living out of it! (John Lennon's Aunt Mimi)
I haven't heard this for years!!!!
Er....it's not exactly the first Beatles song you think of for a jam, but then again, it is a fun song....
Hmmmm....I'll have a go and get back to you on this one, Chris!!!
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Perfect, that's a fantastic tab.
My son's Scout Troupe sings this one at our family dinner and year end camp. So now I can bring my guitar.
Thanks for the tab!
