Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc is based on true events experienced by Eric Stewart and Justin Hayward in Jamaica. They were threatened by a group of Rastafarians, which inspired the songs lyrics. It showcases the bands fondness for reggae and reflects on cultural tensions.
Key: Em
Introduction:
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(x6)
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Am
I was walkin' down the street
Em
Am
Concen-tratin' on truckin' right
Em
Am
I heard a dark voice beside of me
Em
Am
And I looked round in a state of fright
Em
I saw four faces one mad
Am
A brother from the gutter
Em
They looked me up and down a bit
Am
Em
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C
And turned to each other N.C.
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C
I don't like cricket oh no
Am
Bm
C
I love it
Em
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C
I don't like cricket oh no
Am
Bm
C
I love it
G
Don't you walk thru my words You got to show some respect
D
C
Em
D
Em
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C
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet
Em
Am
Well he looked down at my silver chain
Em
Am
He said I'll give you one dollar
Em
Am
I said You've got to be jokin' man
Em
Am
It was a present from me Mother
Em
He said I like it I want it
Am
I'll take it off your hands
Em
And you'll be sorry you crossed me
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Em
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C
You'd better understand that you're a-lone
Em
D
C
A long way from home N.C.
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I don't like reggae no no
Am
Bm
C
I love it
Em
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C
I don't like reggae no no
Am
Bm
C
I love it
G
Don't you cramp me style Don't you queer on me pitch
D/F#
C
Em
D
Em
D
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'Cause you ain't heard me out yet
Em
Am
I hurried back to the swimming pool
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Am
Sinkin' pina coladas
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Am
I heard a dark voice beside me say
Em
Am
Would you like something harder
Em
She said I've got it you want it
Am
My harvest is the best
Em
And if you try it you'll like it
Am
Em
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C
And wallow in a Dreadlock Holi-day N.C.
Em
D
C
Don't like Ja-maica oh no
Am
Bm
C
I love her
Em
D
C
Don't like Ja-maica oh no
Am
Bm
C
I love her
G
Don't you walk thru her words You got to show some respect