Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Stuff
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band (featuring Terry Jones)
Intro:
A augmentedA F# minorF#m B minorBm E MajorE
Christmas time is here again, Time for family, time for friends,
A augmentedA F# minorF#m B minorBm B7B7 E MajorE FdimFdim
Time for church bells, time for snow, Tinsel, robins, firelight glow.
F# minorF#m DmDm A augmentedA F#7F#7 B7B7 CdimCdim C#dimC#dim E9E9 C#7C#7 C majorC B7B7
There is time – but not enough – To get ourselves a load of stuff
Verse 1:
A augmentedA FF+ E MajorE+ B9B9
The shops are stuffed with presents, waiting on the shelf,
D MajorD Amaj6 F# minorF#m
Great right now but detrimental to your wealth,
B9B9 FF+ A augmentedA DmDm
Stuff them in your stockings and underneath the tree,
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Stuff them where you like but just make sure there’s some for me.
Bridge 1:
(Faster)
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Socks and ties and fluffy slippers, Kung fu hamster, garden clippers,
BB
Toaster, blender, ice cream maker, After shave and cocktail shaker,
C#C#
Pretty Pony, Gamma blaster, Fairy wings and Dragon Master,
D MajorD E MajorE AdimAdim G#dimG#dim F#dimF#dim E7E7
Sexy nightie, MP3, Cordless drill and new PC.
Chorus 1:
A augmentedA C#7C#7 F# minorF#m A7A7
Stuff the waste of money, stuff the cash that’s lost,
D MajorD F#m6F#m6 Bm7Bm7 E7E7 A augmentedA C#7C#7
Stuff the stuff that no-one wants and stuff the final cost!
Verse 2:
F#m7F#m7 FF+ E MajorE+ B9B9
The local supermarket is stuffed with things to nosh,
F#m6F#m6 D MajorD A7A7 C#7C#7
Some of it’s disgusting and some of it is posh.
F# minorF#m FF+ E MajorE+ A augmentedA DmDm
Stuff it in your trolley as round the aisles you race
A augmentedA A augmentedA E7E7 A augmentedA
Stuff your freezer full of food so you can stuff your face.
Bridge 2:
(Faster)
A augmentedA
Sage and onion, chipolatas, Gherkins, pickles, plum tomatoes,
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Nuts and raisins, fresh satsumas, biscuits, bagels, wholemeal bloomers,
C#C#
Sherry, brandy, gin and bubbly, beer and cider, Lovely jubbly
D MajorD E MajorE AdimAdim G#dimG#dim F#dimF#dim E7E7
Fruitcake, mince pies, chocolate log, Turkey giblets for the dog.
Chorus 2:
A augmentedA C#7C#7 F# minorF#m A7A7
Stuff the sodding turkey, swig the port and gin,
D MajorD F#m7F#m7 Bm7Bm7 E7E7 A augmentedA C#7C#7
Stuff the stuff that’s wasted, and stuff it in the bin!
Verse 3:
F# minorF#m FF+ E MajorE+ F#dimF#dim F#m6F#m6
If all this stuff and nonsense begins to make you sick,
D MajorD Amaj6 C#7C#7
Just call your travel agent, book yourself a trip.
F# minorF#m FF+ A augmentedA DmDm
Stuff the festive season, jet off far away,
A augmentedA F#dimF#dim D MajorD Bm7Bm7 E7E7 A augmentedA
Stuff your suitcase full and have a winter holiday.
Bridge 3:
(Faster)
A augmentedA
Ski pants, goggles, thermal undies, Trashy books for rainy Mondays
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Swimwear, snorkel, towel and flippers, Razor, toothbrush, toenail clippers,
C#C#
Camera, guide book, suntan lotion, Pills to stop that bowel motion,
D MajorD E MajorE AdimAdim G#dimG#dim F#dimF#dim E7E7
Passport, tickets, euros, hat, Don’t forget to feed the cat!
Chorus 3:
A augmentedA C#7C#7 F# minorF#m A7A7
Stuff the Christmas carols, stuff the British rain
B7B7 F#m7F#m7 B7B7 E7E7 A augmentedA C#7C#7
Stuff the fuel emissions and stuff the climate change!
Verse 4:
F# minorF#m FF+ A augmentedA B7B7 F#m6F#m6
So when you’ve finished stuffing and you’ve got a little bulge,
D MajorD A augmentedA C#7C#7
Your New Year’s resolution is no more to indulge,
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But it’s only human nature to enjoy some Christmas cheer,
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And you can bet your life you’ll do the
(half speed)
B7B7 E MajorE E7E7 A augmentedA D MajorD FF E7E7 A augmentedA
same old stuff next year!