TAB by Song : 291465
Tab List Area
1 Pages 1 Results
Mrs Tibbets by Jethro Tull
Mrs Tibbets
Tuning:E A D G B E
Key:Bb
Capo:no capo
[Intro]
Gm C Gm F Gm C
Gm F Bb
[Verse 1]
Bb Cm Bb
Blinkered against the harsh and raging sun
Ab Eb Bb
They said, divert your gaze: don't look behind
F Eb Bb Cm Bb
It was time, they said, to do that thing;
Eb Bb
Mindful, they, of peace and peace of mind
[Verse 2]
Bb Cm Bb
Don't feel bad, they said, about the numbers
Eb Bb
Don't feel bad about the melting heat
Eb Bb Cm Bb
The burning flesh, the soft white cell demise
Eb Bb
And the shattered ground beneath the trembling feet
[Chorus]
F Ab Bb
Mrs. Tibbets' little boy
Ab Cm
August morning silence breaks
Ab Bb
Eyes to heaven, Manhattan toy
F Ab Cm Bb
Drops in for tea and Eccles cake
[Interlude]
Bb Eb
[Verse 3]
Bb
All for the good and ultimately
Ab Eb Bb
Saving precious lives in longer run
F Eb Bb Cm Bb
Set a course for home and happy holidays;
Eb Bb
Tell yourself thank God what's done is done
[Chorus]
F Ab Bb
Mrs. Tibbets' little boy
Ab Cm
August morning silence breaks
Ab Bb
Eyes to heaven, Manhattan toy
F Ab Cm
Drops in for tea and Eccles cake
[Flute Solo]
Bb Db B Bb Db B Bb
Db B Bb Db Bb Cm
Dm E Bb
[Guitar Solo]
F Bb F Bb Db Cm
[Interlue]
Gm F Bb
[Verse 4]
Bb Cm Bb
Maybe if Lot had stopped and stood his ground
Ab Eb Bb
And maybe if Peter hadn't turned away
F Eb Bb Cm Bb
What if that Judas stole no kiss?
Eb Bb
What if, what if, Enola Gay?
[Chorus]
F Ab Bb
Mrs. Tibbets' little boy
Ab Cm
August morning silence breaks
Ab Bb
Eyes to heaven, Manhattan toy
F Ab Cm Bb
Drops in for tea and Eccles cake
[Verse 5]
Bb
Have yourself a merry little Christmas;
Ab Eb Bb
Open parcels, gifts of different kind
F Eb Bb Cm Bb
A bigger bang will call for bigger bucks
Ab Eb Bb
So pay the ransom, don't look behind
[Outro]
Bb
------------