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When I'm Cleaning Windows by George Formby
When I'm Cleaning Windows
NOTE: The dot (.) symbol above the tab means staccato (stop the chord from ringing)!
Pattern 1:
A . . . . . . D . . E . . . . . . . .
e---0---0---0---0---0---0----2---2----0---0---0---0---0---0----0---0-
B---2---2---2---2---2---2----3---3----0---0---0---0---0---0----2---2-
G---2---2---2---2---2---2----2---2----1---1---1---1---1---1----2---2-
D---2---2---2---2---2---2--0-0-0-0----2---2---2---2---2---2----2---2-
A-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-------------2---2---2---2---2---2--0-0-0-0-
E-----------------------------------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0----------
Ok each stanza uses this pattern like so:
A
Now I go cleaning windows
D
To earn an honest bob
E
For a nosy Parker
A
It's an interesting job
ALL of these verse use this pattern and also the instrumental breaks.
And each refrain uses pattern 2:
F#m . . . . E . . . . D . . . . E . .
e---2---2---2---2----0---0---0---0----2---2---2---2----0---0-0-
B---2---2---2---2----0---0---0---0----3---3---3---3----0---0-0-
G---2---2---2---2----1---1---1---1----2---2---2---2----1---1-1-
D---4---4---4---4----2---2---2---2--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0----2---2-2-
A---4---4---4---4----2---2---2---2---------------------2---2-2-
E-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-------------------0-0-0-0-0-
F#m
In my profession I work hard
E
But I'll never stop
D
I'll climb this blinkin' ladder
E
Till I get right to the top
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version 2
[Bb]I go window cleaning to [C7] earn an honest bob.
[F] For a nosey parker it's an interesting [Bb] job
[F]Now it's a job that [F7] just suits me,
[Bb] A window cleaner [G7] you will be.
If [F] you could see what [D7] I can see
[C#7] When I'm cleaning [F] windows.
[F] The honeymooning [F7] couples too,
[Bb] You should see them [G7] bill and coo.
You'd [F] be surprised at [D7] things they do
[C#7] When I'm cleaning [F] windows.
[A7] In my profession I work hard, [D7] but I'll never stop.
[G7] I'll climb this blinking ladder [C] 'til I get right to the [C7] top.
[F] The blushing bride she [F7] looks divine,
The [Bb] bridegroom he is [G7] doing fine
I'd [F] rather have his [D7] job than mine
[C#7] When I'm cleaning [F] windows.
[F] The chambermaid sweet [F7] names I call,
It's a [Bb] wonder [G7] I don't fall.
My [F]minds not on my [D7] work at all
[C#7] When I'm cleaning [F] windows
[F] I know a fellow [F7] such a swell,
He has a [Bb] thirst it's [G7] plain to tell.
I've [F] seen him drink his [D7] bath as well
[C#7] When I'm cleaning [F] windows
[A7] In my profession I work hard, [D7] but I'll never stop.
[G7] I'll climb this blinking ladder [C] 'til I get right to the [C7] top.
[F] Pyjamas lying [F7] side by side
[Bb] ladies nighties [G7]I have spied.
I've [F] often seen what [D7] goes inside,
[C#7] when I'm cleaning [F] windows.
[F] There's a famous [F7] talkie queen,
[Bb] looks a flapper [G7] on the screen.
She's [F] more like eighty [D7 ]than eighteen
[C#7] When I'm cleaning [F] windows.
[F] She pulls her hair all [F7] down behind,
Then [Bb] pulls down her, [G7] never mind
After [F] that pulls [D7] down the blind
[C#7] When I'm cleaning [F] windows.
[A7] In my profession I work hard, [D7] but I'll never stop.
[G7] I'll climb this blinking ladder [C]'til I get right to the [C7] top.
[F]At eight o'clock a [F7] girl she wakes,
[Bb] At five past eight a [G7] bath she takes.
[C#7]When I'm cleaning [F] windows.
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version 3
Intro: Ab.Ab Ab.Ab.Ab E7.E7 Eb7
Ab Bb
Now I go cleanin' windows to earn an honest bob
Eb Ab
For a nosy parker it's an interestin' job
Ab Ab7
Now it's a job that just suits me
C# E7
A window cleaner you would be
Ab
If you can see what I can see
E7 Ab
When I'm cleanin' windows
Honeymoonin' couples too
You should see them bill 'n coo
You'd be surprised at things they do
When I'm cleanin' windows
CHORUS
Eb7
In my profession I'll work hard
F
But I'll never stop
Bb
I'll climb this blinkin' ladder
Eb
Till I get right to the top
The blushin' bride, she looks divine
The bridegroom he is doin' fine
I'd rather have his job than mine
When I'm cleanin' windows
The chambermaids' sweet names I call
It's a wonder I don't fall
My mind's not on my work at all
When I'm cleanin' windows
I know a fella, such a swell
He has a thirst, that's plain to tell
I've seen him drink his bath as well
When I'm cleanin' windows
Oh, in my profession I'll work hard
But I'll never stop
I'll climb this blinkin' ladder
Till I get right to the top
Pyjamas lyin' side by side
Ladies nighties I have spied
I've often seen what goes inside
When I'm cleanin' windows
------ Verses Chords ------
Now there's a famous talkie queen
She looks a flapper on the screen
She's more like eightie than eighteen
When I'm cleanin' windows
She pulls her hair all down behind
Then pulls down her... never mind
And after that pulls down the blind
When I'm cleanin' windows
(Chorus)
In my profession I'll work hard
But I'll never stop
I'll climb this blinkin' ladder
Till I get right to the top
An old maid walks around the floor
She's so fed up, one day I'm sure
She'll drag me in and lock the door
When I'm cleanin' windows
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