Ok, as there are loads of versions of this theme throughout the series, so here are the
lyrics for the first 5 episodes of series one of the best comedy ever made. Enjoy.
G A
The sound of hoof beats 'cross the glade.
Am Dsus4 D
Good folk, lock up your son and daughter.
G A
Beware the deadly flashing blade,
Am Dsus4 D
Unless you want to end up shorter.
G Dm C G Am A Dsus4 D
Black Adder, Black Adder. He rides a pitch black steed.
G Em Am G C A Dsus4 D
Black Adder, Black Adder. He's very bad indeed.
G A
Black. His gloves of finest mole.
Am Dsus4 D
Black. His codpiece made of metal.
G A
His horse is blacker than a hole.
Am Dsus4 D
His pot is blacker than his kettle.
G Dm C G Am A Dsus4 D
Black Adder, Black Adder. With many an cunning plan.
G Em Am G C D G
Black Adder, Black Adder. You horrid little man!
