It’s a mistake
Em - G (6x)
Em G
1. Jump down the shelters to
get away,
Em
G
the boys are cockin' up their guns.
Em G
Tell us, general, is it party
time?
Em G
If it is can we all come ?
C
- D
Don't think that we don't know !
C
- D
Don't think that we're not trying !
C
- D
Don't think we move too slow,
C
- D
it's no use after crying.
Em - G Bm - G
Saying, it's a mistake, it's a mistake.
Em - G Bm G
It's a mistake, it's a
mistake.
Em G
2. After the laughter as died away,
Em G
and all the boys have had
their fun,
Em G
no surface noise now, not much
to say,
Em
G
they've got the bad guys on
the run.
C - D
Don't try to say you're sorry !
C
- D
Don't say he drew his gun !
C
- D
They've gone and grabbed old
Ronnie,
C - D
he's not the only one.
Em - G Bm - G
Saying, it's a mistake,
it's a mistake.
Em - G Bm - G
It's a mistake, it's a
mistake.
Em G
3. Tell us commander, what do you think,
Em G
'cos
we know that you love all that power ?
Em G
Is it on then, are we on the
brink?
Em G
We wish you'd all throw in the
towel.
C
- D
We'll not fade out too soon,
C
- D
not in this finest hour.
C
- D
Whistle your favourite tune,
C
- D
we'll send a card and flower.
Em - G Bm - G
Saying, it's a mistake,
it's a mistake.
Em - G Bm - G
It's a mistake, it's a mistake…..
(orig. = capo 4th) (Men At
Work)