Snakes and ladders
G F G
F
1. I could stand, but I don't
like the feeling,
G F
G F
I could fall, but I'm always
on the floor.
G
F
G F
You could make a million
staring at the ceiling,
G
F G F
you could break your back and still
be poor.
G
Dm G
F
One for the liar, one for the
cheat,
G Dm G F
one for the
man who you'll never meet.
G
Dm G F
Piece of the action and a
portion of pie,
G Dm G F
they'll be there waiting when
your big chance comes by.
G F
G F
2. There's a snake on top of
every ladder,
G F
G F
who will tell you that he's
your best friend.
G F
G F
Everyone important needs an
adder,
G F G F
but subtraction gets you in the
end.
+ CHORUS + verse 2 as
instrumental + CHORUS + G - F (4x)
G F
They don't care, they don't
mind,
G F G - F - G - F
the in-betweens will steal you
blind.
G F
I don't know, I can't say
G F G - F - G - F
it seems it’s always been this
way.
G F
You won't feel or complain,
G F G
F - G - F + G - F …..
the gentle leech will cause no
pain.
(Men At Work)