THE WALL OF DEATH (Richard Thompson)
Intro: A D A D A D A D
A D A Asus4 A
Let me ride on the wall of death one more time
A A/G# F#m D E
Let me ride on the wall of death one more time
D
You can waste your time on the other rides
E
but this is the nearest to being alive
A D E A Asus4 A
Let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
A D A Asus4 A
You can go with the crazy people in the crooked house
A A/G# F#m D E
You can fly away on the rocket or spin in the mouse
D
The tunnel of love might amuse you
E
And Noah’s Ark might confuse you but
A D E A Asus4 A
Let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
Bm F#m
On the Wall of Death
Bm F#m E
All the World is far from me
Bm F#m
On the Wall of Death
Bm F#m D E
It’s the nearest to being free
A D A Asus4 A
Well you’re going nowhere when you ride on the carousel
A A/G# F#m D E
And maybe you’re strong, but what’s the use of ringing a bell
D
The switchback will make you crazy
E
Beware of the bearded lady
A D E A Asus4 A
Oh let me take my chances on the Wall of Death
Break: | Bm | F#m | Bm | F#m | E |
| Bm | F#m | Bm | D | E |
A D A Asus4 A
You are going nowhere when you ride on the carousel
A A/G# F#m D E
And maybe you’re strong, but what’s the use of ringing a bell
D
The switchback will make you crazy
E
Beware of the bearded lady
A D
Let me take my chances
A D
Let me take my chances
A D D A Asus4
Let me take my chances
