Date: Sun, 22 Oct 1995 23:04:37 -0600
From: * (Bruce Armstrong)
Words and Music by Mark Mothersbaugh
INTRO
(Tab note 1)
E 000000||
B 111111||
G 000000||
D 222222||
A 333333|010|
E |23443|
This is repeated throughout the song over the C F# progression.
I just indicated an open C chord to illustrate the rythym of the
C portion of the progression. You can play any form of the C chord
you want.
C F#
Vigor, vim, vitality and punch
C F#
The ability to act on a sudden hunch
F G
Nerve to tackle the hardest thing
F G
With feet that climb and hands that cling
F G
A heart that never forgets to sing
A D/A
That s pep
A D/A
That s pep
A D/A B E D (Then back to tab note 1) for 4 bars
That s pep
C F#
Sand and grit in a concrete base
C F#
A friendly smile on an honest face
F G
Spirit that helps when another s down
F G
Know how to tackle the blackest frown
F G
Loves it s neighbor, loves it s town
A D/A
That s pep
A D/A
That s pep
A D/A
That s pep
B E (then to tab note 2 below)
That s pep
(Tab note 2)(synth line - tough to play as written!!!)
E 000020|000020|000053|53|
B 0040|0040|0075|111175|
G 41|41|75|0075|
D 222242|222242|222275|75|
A 2222|2222|2253|333353|
E 0|0||33|
E 53|5557|
B 111175|11117779|
G 0075|007779|
D 75|7779|
A 333353|33335557|
E 33|33|
Then back to the tab note 1.
C F#
Say "I will" for you know I can
C F#
Look for the best in every man
F G
Meet each thundering knockout blow
F G
Come back with a smile cause you know
F G
You ll get the best of the whole damn show
A D/A
That s pep
A D/A
That s pep
A D/A
That s pep
OUTRO (repeat first measure of tab note 2 to end)
B E
That s pep
B E
That s pep
B E
That s pep
B E B E
You know that s pep
Hope this is helpful and clear!! Comments?
Bruce
