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The Triumph Of General Ludd

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Triumph Of General Ludd by Chumbawamba in the key of E

Instrumental
Repeated between each verse :
   E        B          E

Verse 1
No More EChant Your Old Rhymes About BOld Robin Hood
His EFeats I Do BLittle AdEmire
I'll ESing The Achievements Of BGeneral Ludd
Now The EHero Of BNottinghamEshire
Brave ALudd Was To Measures Of EViolence Unused
'Till His ASufferings Became So SeBvere
That At ELast To Defend His Own BInterest He Rose
And EFor The Great BFight Did PreEpare

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E B E

Verse 2
The EGuilty May Fear But No BVengeance He Aims
At The EHonest Man's BLife Or EEstate
His EWrath Is Entirely ConBfined To White Frames
And To EThose That Would BPrices AEbate
Those AEngines Of Mischief Were ESentenced To Die
By AUnanimous Vote Of The BTrade
And ELudd Who Can All OppoBsition Defy
Was The EGrand ExeBcutioner EMade

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E B E

Verse 3
And EWhen In The Work He DestBruction Employs
HimEself To No BMethod ConEfines
By EFire And By Water He BGets Them Destroyed
For The EElements BAid His DeEsigns
Whether AGuarded By Soldiers AElong The Highway
Or AClosely Secured In A BRoom
He EShivers Them Up By BNight And By Day
And ENothing Can BSoften Their EDoom

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E B E

Verse 4
Ye May ECensure Great Ludd's DisreBspect For The Laws
Who ENe'er For A BMoment RefElects
That EFoul Imposition Alone Was The BCause
Which EProduced These UnBhappy EffEects
Let The AHaughty The Humble No ELonger Oppress
Then Shall ALudd Sheath His Conquering BSword
His EGrievances Instantly BMet With Redress
Then EPeace Shall Be BQuickly ResEtored

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E B E

Verse 5
Let The EWise And The Great Lend Their BAid And Advice
Nor EE'er Their AssBistance WithEdraw
Till EFull-Fashioned Work At The BOld-Fashioned Price
Is EsEtablished By BCustom And ELaw
Then The ATrade When This Arduous EContest Is O'er
Shall ARaise In Full Splendor Its BHead
And EColting And Cutting And BSquaring No More
Shall EDeprive Honest BWorkers Of EBread

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Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Triumph Of General Ludd?

The chords for The Triumph Of General Ludd are: E, B, A

What is the original key of The Triumph Of General Ludd?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing The Triumph Of General Ludd?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Triumph Of General Ludd in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Triumph Of General Ludd be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Triumph Of General Ludd on ukulele?

Chord The Triumph Of General Ludd can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Triumph Of General Ludd?

The Triumph Of General Ludd uses 3 chords: E, B, A

What is the easiest way to play The Triumph Of General Ludd?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Triumph Of General Ludd released in?

The Triumph Of General Ludd was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Triumph Of General Ludd?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Triumph Of General Ludd to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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