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A Message To You Rudy chords by
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4.0 (1)
Key: C major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Stop your messing around (ah-ah-ah)
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Better think of your future (ah-ah-ah)
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Time you straighten right out
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Creating problems in town (ah-ah-ah)
Chorus 1
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Rudy
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A message to you, Rudy
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A message to you
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Stop your fooling around (ah-ah-ah)
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Time you straighten right out (ah-ah-ah)
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Better think of your future
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Else you'll wind up in jail (ah-ah-ah)
Chorus 2
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Rudy
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A message to you, Rudy
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A message to you
Interlude 2
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Solo 1
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Verse 3
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Stop your messing around (ah-ah-ah)
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Better think of your future (ah-ah-ah)
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Time you straighten right out
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Creating problems in town (ah-ah-ah)
Chorus 3
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Rudy
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A message to you, Rudy
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A message to you, Rudy
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Oh, it's a message to you, Rudy
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Yeah, it's a message to you, Rudy
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of A Message To You Rudy by The Specials is C major.

The primary chords used in A Message To You Rudy are C, C/E, F, G, G/B.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, C/E, F, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of A Message To You Rudy is approximately 102 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of A Message To You Rudy using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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