Key: Bb · BPM: 149 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Bb, Eb, Ab, F, C, Db, G, A, B, Ebm7, Gb, Ebm
[Intro] Bb [Verse] Eb It's been some time Bb Since the smile upon my face Ab Had I sneaked previewing town Bb It's been a while since I gave chase F It's been some time since the C Girl from round my way Bb Came and took me by the hand C Db Been a long time since I came around Eb I can remember when Bb I stood on my head Ab Walking straight across the ground Bb Still picture their laughing faces [Chorus] F Eb Ab G Catch me, I'm falling into my past F Eb Catch me, the deeper Ab G The louder the laugh [Verse] Eb I was told to grow up soon, Bb Face my consequences Ab Being told it was high time, Bb High time to come to my senses F Climbing up to the top floor, C Stood the look of pleasure Bb C Such a silly aged man with Db An attic full of treasure [Chorus] G F Bb A Catch me, I'm falling into my past G F Bb A Deeper, the deeper the louder the laugh [Interlude] Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb Ab Bb B [Bridge] Db Remember when I was ten, Ebm7 Things were somewhat better then Db Gb Time went by so easily, is this the Way life's supposed to be? Db But looking back I wonder why it Ebm Seems to pass so quickly by Db Memories can make you cry, Gb I close my eyes, Eb My tears I try to hide [Verse] Eb Bb I was thinking about Tamer Lane Ab Of all the funny places Bb I was thinking, a short time ago [Chorus] F Eb Ab G Catch me, I'm falling into my past F Eb Catch me, the deeper the Ab G Louder the laugh F Bb A Catch me, I'm falling into my past F Eb Deeper, the deeper the Ab G Louder the laugh [Outro] Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb Ab
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 20th of February 1984, the track was released. The track was written by Lee Thompson & Mike Barson.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Bb
- Chords: Bb, Eb, Ab, F, C, Db, G, A, B, Ebm7, Gb, Ebm
- BPM: 149
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: March Of The Gherkins
- Artist: Madness
- Written by Lee Thompson & Mike Barson
- Produced by Alan Winstanley & Clive Langer
- Album: Keep Moving
- Released Date: 20 February 1984
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is March Of The Gherkins in?
March Of The Gherkins is in the key of Bb.
What chords do I need for March Of The Gherkins?
You need Bb, Eb, Ab, F, C, Db, G, A, B, Ebm7, Gb, Ebm to play March Of The Gherkins by Madness.
Do I need a capo for March Of The Gherkins?
No capo is needed to play March Of The Gherkins by Madness.
How hard is March Of The Gherkins to play on guitar?
March Of The Gherkins by Madness is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.