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Werewolves Of London

Werewolves of London is a song composed by Warren Zevon, LeRoy Marinell, and Waddy Wachtel, released in 1978 on Warren Zevons album Excitable Boy. According to Zevon himself, the inspiration for the song came from a joke made by Phil Everly (of the Everly Brothers) about making up a dance called the Werewolves of London. The songs lyrics feature humorous references to werewolves roaming around London, blending macabre humor with social satire. Th ... e song became one of Zevons biggest hits, known for its catchy chorus. It has been widely regarded as one of Zevons best songs and a fan favorite, securing its status as a rock classic. See more [+]

Key: D

Introduction: D    D    C    C    G    G    G    G    

  D                             C                          G  
I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand
D                                         C                G  
Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain
D                            C                 G  
He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook' s
D                                    C             G  
Going to get a big dish of beef chow mein

D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo

D                     C                          G  
If you hear him howling around your kitchen door
D                    C          G  
You better not let him in
D                                        C             G  
Little old lady got mutilated late last night
D                  C          G  
Werewolves of London again

D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo

            D                             C                G  
He' s the hairy-handed gent who ran amok in Kent
D                      C                 G  
Lately he' s been overheard in Mayfair
D                      C            G  
You better stay away from him
D                    C              G  
He' ll rip your lungs out, Jim
D                     C            G  
Ha, I' d like to meet his tailor

D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo

          D                    C                      G  
Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen
D             C                  G  
Doing the werewolves of London
  D                         C                      G  
I saw Lon Chaney Jr. walking with the Queen
D             C                  G  
Doing the werewolves of London
  D                    C                                  G  
I saw a werewolf drinking a piñ a colada at Trader Vic' s
D     C            G  
His hair was perfect

D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Draw blood
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
D    C         G  
Ah-ooooo
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