Written by John Carter/Geoff Stephens
Semi-Detached Suburban Mr.James:Manfred Mann.
#4 in UK in 1966.
#1.
D A G A G D
So, you've finally named the day when wedding-bells will chime,
D A G A D
I was sorry to hear you say, you're gonna be his not mine.
Bm G E A
So, you think you will be happy, giving up, your friends,
D G A G
for your semi-detached suburban Mr. James?
#2.
G D A G A G D
So, you've finally got your man, I hope you won't regret it,
D A G A D
he can't love you the way I can, so please don't you forget it.
Bm G E A
So, you think you will be happy, buttering the toast.
A D G A G
I'm your semi-detached suburban Mr. Mouse.
F# Bm
I can see you in the morning time, washing day,
the weather' s fine..
E G A A7
hanging things upon the line, as your love slips away, hey, hey.
(Instrumental:)
#3.
D A G A G D
So, you've finally named the day when wedding-bells will chime,
D A G A D
I was sorry to hear you say, you're gonna be his, not mine.
D Bm G E A
So, you think you will be happy, taking doggie for a walk..
A D G A D
with your semi-detached suburban Mr.James...??
OUTRO:
D G A
semi-detached suburban Mr.James.
D G A
semi-detached suburban Mr.James.
A D A G A
So, you've finally named the day..
A D A G A
So, you've finally named the day..
A D A G A
So, you've finally named the day..(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
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