Any Kings Shilling
Elvis Costello
Original key is D major no capo but the song is tuned about a quarter step sharp on the album such that it’s hard to play along without clashing. I’ve written the instrumental sections so that each chord symbol represents one beat in a 3/4 measure. [Harp Intro] [Verse 1] You’re a fine one oh yes you are You’re a fine one just like me And we’re friends now oh wouldn’t you say? We’ve been friends now oh haven’t we? [Chorus] Stay at home tonight if you know what’s good for you I can’t say more it would be telling For if you don’t what will become of you Just isn’t worth any king’s shilling [Coda] [Verse 2] I will answer when they make that call Pull upon this ragged uniform Until now I know it’s been your trade Spit and polish the potato parade [Chorus] Stay at home tonight if you know what’s good for you I can’t say more it would be telling For if you don’t what will become of you Just isn’t worth any king’s shilling [Coda] [Bridge] Please don’t put your silly head in that British soldier’s hat You’ve done your duty that’s enough of that [Interlude] [Verse 3] I don’t know if what I’m doing is right I don’t know if you should be forgiving But for me it seems it means my life While for you it could just be a living [Chorus] Stay at home tonight if you know what’s good for you I can’t say more it would be telling For if you don’t what will become of you Just isn’t worth any king’s shilling [Coda] [Bridge] Please don’t put your silly head in that British soldier’s hat You’ve done your duty that’s enough of that [Interlude] [Verse 4] You’re a fine one oh yes you are You’re a fine one just like me
