Ordinary Day
Great Big Sea
From the album "Play" c. 1997
Capo 1 (Key of F)
INTRO:
(2X)
I've got a smile on my face and four walls around me
I've got the sun in the sky and all these waters surround me
Oh, Hey oh
Yeah, I'll win now but sometimes I'll lose,
I've been battered but I never bruise, it's not so bad...
( capella)
And I say...
Chorus:
Way, hey, hey, it's just an ordinary day,
And it's all your state of mind.
At the end of the day, you've just got to say it's alright.
Janie sings on the corner, what keeps her from dying?
Let them say what they want, she won't stop trying.
Oh, hey oh.
She might stumble if they push her 'round
She might fall, but she'll never lie down, its not so bad...
And I said...
Chorus
In this beautiful life there is always some sorrow.
And it's a double edged knife, but there's always tomorrow.
Oh, hey, oh.
It's up to you now if you sink or swim,
Keep the faith and your ship will come in, it's not so bad..
And I say...
Chorus. Finger accordian stuff. Chorus 2X
'Cause I've got a smile on my face and four walls around me.
A feel good Newfie song. You can play it in E without the capo and it sounds fine.
Feel free to take a swing at filling in a lead someplace...that's what Newfoundland
music is all about - improvising in the kitchen.
Chords:
E - 022100
[- no 3rd, but 2nd from triad] - 002200
B - 224442