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Intro: Em Em D Bm X2
Newsreal: Em
Verse 1:
Em G D
We'd like to help you, the consul said, but there's nothing we can do
Em G D
Well you knew the risks when you took the job, after all you're not a fool
Em G D
So, don't call me, don't call me, I just can't bend the rules
Em G D
Keep your chin up, I know it's tough, somehow you'll get through
C G D Em
It seems the Americans bargain and rescue
C G D Bm
But if you get caught you're left to rot under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon
Chorus:
Em D Bm
Under a Beirut Moon, sorry son there's nothing we can do
Em D Bm Em
Under a Beirut Moon, different rules, we haven't got a clue
Verse 2:
Em G D
We can't be seen to be giving in to these terrorists you see
Em G D
If we talk with them it would be the end of all that we hold dear
Em G D
So don't call me, don't call me, I'm doing all I can
Em G D
Although it seems, from where you sit, I don't give a damn
C G D Em
Back home they'll remember you in papers, on TV
C G D Bm
Because when you're caught you're left to rot, under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon
Chorus:
Em D Bm
Under a Beirut Moon, sorry son there's nothing we can do
Em D Bm
Under a Beirut Moon, different rules, we haven't got a clue
Chorus:
Em D Bm
Under a Beirut Moon, sorry son there's nothing we can do
Em D Bm Em G A
Under a Beirut Moon, different rules, we haven't got a clue
Bridge:
Em G D
And though you dream of being free
Em G A Em G D
There's not much hope that I can see
D Bm
Under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon
Break: Em Em D Bm X4 Em
Verse 3:
Em G D
Now just today on the news I saw a hostage walking free
Em G D
He talked of how it came about, he gained his liberty
Em G D
He said, don't give up, don't give up, argue, beg and plead
Em G D
Keep the pressure up, don't let it drop, somehow you'll get free
C G D Em
He said the Americans bargain and rescue
C G D Bm
But when Brits get caught you're left to rot, under a Beirut, under the Beirut Moon
Ending:
Em D Bm
Under a Beirut Moon, different rules, we haven't got a clue
Em D Bm
Under a Beirut Moon, sorry son there's nothing we can do
Em D Bm
Under a Beirut Moon, different rules, we haven't got a clue
Em D Bm Em G A Em G D Em G A
Under a Beirut Moon, sorry son there's nothing we can do
