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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
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A
A

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D
D

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C
C

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That was a close escape,
D
D

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have to get a new hobby to relate.
A
A

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G
G

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Something less conspicuous,
A
A

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G

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won`t take up too much time,
F
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Something less energetic,
G
G

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F
F

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for what I`ve got in mind.
D
D

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I won`t be too persistent `cos

I`m not that way inclined.
C
C

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D
D

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See, that`s the one for me. Look under
C
C

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"Collins" see if she`s free.
A
A

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G
G

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A
A

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G
G

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Sweaty fingers find

5p 4151683

"Hello Miss Collins you`ll not
F
F

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G
G

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know me. I`m in the undies
F
F

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D
D

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Business, see? Please please can

you tell me the size; how

Far from the knee?"
Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Verse 2
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Em
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Eb
Eb
6

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Oh dear dear, me luck is running thin.
D
D

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Bb
Bb

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I`ll take another name I might
Bdim
Bdim

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Bb
Bb

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have a win.
Gm
Gm
3

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What? 2 more points? I
Verse 3

hope no one fills it in.
D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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See, that`s the one for me. Look
C
C

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under "Dickens" CFG.
A
A

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G
G

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A
A

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See if she`ll speak to me. Hand`s get
G
G

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shakey eye`s can`t see.
F
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G

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F

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Having trouble find 5p 2171983
D
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"Hello Miss Dickens you`ll not know me,

I`m in the undies

Business, see?"
Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
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Ab
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Verse 4
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Feel more relaxed now
Em
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Eb
Eb
6

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here we go again.
D
D

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Bb
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Hoi! No temporaries I`ve heard
Bdim
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Bb
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most take me in.
Verse 5
Gm
Gm
3

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Oh dear dear me, that is the one it fits.
G
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A
A

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F
F

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So please please can you tell me
Bb
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A
A

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the textured fit feels good to me.
F
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In the naked mood,
Bb
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A
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try to grin and bear with me.
Bb
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Please don`t think me rude,
F
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C
C

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I only hear don`t want to see.
Interlude 1
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A
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G

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D
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Verse 6
D
D

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C
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D
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See, that`s the one for me. That was quick,
C
C

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too quick for me.
A
A

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Of that I can see,
G
G

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wash me laundry oh bugger me!
F
F

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G

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Sugar or milk with your tea? No I
F
F

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couldn`t, well I`ll see.
D
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What`s your hobby? Just the same as me,

see you soon for tea.
Verse 7
Cm
Cm
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Ab
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4

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Ab
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4

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Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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I`ll give it one last
Em
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Eb
Eb
6

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chance I think you`ll all agree.
D
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Bb
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I`m getting nowhere here,
Bdim
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on my last 5p.
Bb
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Gm
Gm
3

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I`m sick of waiting for ages
Cm
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3

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nothing interests me.
Ab
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I`ll ring another number,
Ab
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4

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make sure it`s a she.
Gm
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3

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Eb
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6

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Here we go again,
Em
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Eb
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6

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I`ll give it 3rd degree.
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Bb
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No hard feelings oh yes
Bdim
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Bb
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I`m sure you`ll all agree.
Gm
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3

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I`ll take another name I might have a win.
Outro 1
D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • A

  • F

  • Cm

    3

  • Ab

    4

  • Gm

    3

  • Eb

    6

  • Em

  • Bb

  • Bdim

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Close Escape by Madness is D major.

The primary chords used in Close Escape are D, C, G, A, F, Cm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, C, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Close Escape is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Close Escape 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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