This is the chord progression of Word Of Mouth by Mike + The Mechanics on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.
[Verse 1]
E
Now the world is getting older
C#m A
There\’s a few things to be said
E
Do you believe the things they told you
F#m E
Do you believe the things you\’ve read
[Verse 2]
E
There\’s a rumour on the corner
C#m A
But it\’s always been denied
E
Cause they don\’t want you any wiser
F#m E
You\’re just toeing the party line
[Chorus]
E
From the west side to the east side
C#m A
From the north side to the south
E
You\’ll never get bad information
F#m E
If you believe in the word of mouth
[Verse 3]
A B
Look out for those who still want to hang on
A B
Look out for those who live in the past
A B
Get out and listen to the whisper
A B E
Because the times are changing fast
[Chorus]
E
From the west side to the east side
C#m A
From the north side to the south
E
You\’ll never get bad information
F#m E
If you believe in the word of mouth
[Verse 4]
A B
You don\’t believe the information
A B
You don\’t believe it when it\’s denied
A B
So when you\’re reading explanations
A B E
You have to read between the lines
[Chorus]
E
From the west side to the east side
C#m A
From the north side to the south
E
You\’ll never get bad information
F#m E
If you believe in the word of mouth
[Intermediate Chorus]
E
nana na na nana na na
C#m A
nana na na nananaa
E
na nana na na nana na na
F#m E
nananana na nana nana
[Solo]
C#m B C#m B
A B A B
[Chorus]
E
From the west side to the east side
C#m A
From the north side to the south
E
You\’ll never get bad information
F#m E
If you believe in the word of mouth
[Intermediate Chorus]
E
nana na na nana na na
C#m A
nana na na nananaa
E
na nana na na nana na na
F#m E
nananana na nana nana
[Repeat chorus and fade out]
E
From the west side to the east side
C#m A
From the north side to the south
E
You\’ll never get bad information
F#m E
If you believe in the word of mouth