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πΈ Intro:
G D
G C Am D D7
G
πΈ Verse 1:
G
The greenkeeper rolls himself a smoke
C
And watches her walk by
Am
Tall and poised and beautiful
D D7
Lets out a sigh
G
Down in the allotments
C
They put their plants in pots
Am
Go home to watch some Wimbledon
D D7
Doze off to snooker shots
πΈ Chorus:
C
And I'm flying
D
Through the starry night
G F E
High over distant lands
Am D
And I dream you're lying in my arms
C G
And I'm your leading man
C Am
Your leading man
D D7 G
Darling, I'm your leading man
πΈ Verse 2:
G
Muggy garden centres
C
Stuffy afternoons
Am
Teapots, cup and saucers
D D7
Sugar, milk and spoons
G
Bottles go back on doorsteps
C
Tools go back in sheds
Am
They clear away the dishes
D D7
Get ready for their beds
πΈ Chorus:
C
And I'm flying
D
Through the starry night
G F E
High over distant lands
Am D
And I dream you're lying in my arms
C G
And I'm your leading man
C Am
Your leading man
D D7 G
Darling, I'm your leading man
πΈ Bridge:
Dm
Well the caretaker steals glances
G
As she waits outside the school
Dm
Tall and poised and beautiful
E A D D7
Elegant and cool
πΈ Verse 3:
G
And now the kids are spilling out
C
Laughing and chattering
Am
Home for tea and fame tv
D D7
And a quiet night in
πΈ Chorus:
C
And I'm flying
D
Through the starry night
G F E
High over distant lands
Am D
And I dream you're lying in my arms
C G
And I'm your leading man
C Am
Your leading man
D D7 G
Darling, I'm your leading man
C Am
Your leading man
D D7 G
Darling, I'm your leading man
πΈ Outro:
G C Am D D7
G C Am D D7
C D G F E
Am D C G
C Am D D7 G
C Am D D7 G
C G
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Published: August 12, 2024
Last Updated: February 10, 2026