Intro
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[Verse 1]
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Sick and tired, uninspired
A E
I'm out of work but I'm not retired
F#7 G
I watch the news and I read the press
A Bm
I might be down but I'm not depressed, 'cause there's
[Chorus]
F# G
Hoi Poloi in high places
A Bm
Everybody knows their faces
F# G
See them on a silver TV screen
A E
Having holidays or at the races
[Verse 2]
F#7 G
In my bed where I rest my head
A E
I could get up but I dream instead
F#7 G
My little island in the sun
A Bm
Invite some guests and have some fun with those
[Chorus]
F# G
Hoi Poloi in high places
A Bm
Everybody knows their faces
F# G
See them on a silver TV screen
A
Having holidays or at the races
[Bridge]
D Bm G A
Oh, what a beautiful world to be here in
D Bm G A E
Riches and graces, places to be seen in
[Verse 3]
F#7 G
I lost my job, but I'm not downhearted
A E
I might be slow, but I'm not retarded
F#7
I watch the news, read all the magazines
G A Bm
One day, baby, gonna meet the queen and those
[Chorus]
F# G
Hoi Poloi in high places
A Bm
Everybody knows their faces
F# G
See them on a silver TV screen
A
Having holidays or at the races
[Bridge]
D Bm G A
Oh, what a beautiful world that we're here in
D Bm G A E
Riches and graces, places to be seen in
[Chorus]
F# G
Hoi Poloi in high places
A Bm
Everybody knows their faces
F# G
See them on a silver TV screen
A Bm
Having holidays or at the races
[Chorus]
F# G
Hoi Poloi in high places
A Bm
Everybody knows their faces
F# G
See them on a silver TV screen
A Bm
Having holidays or at the races
[Chorus]
F# G
Hoi Poloi in high places
A Bm
Everybody knows their faces
F# G
See them on a silver TV screen
A Bm
Having holidays or at the races
[Outro] (## fade to end ##)
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Hoi Poloi in high places
A
Hoi Poloi in high places
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