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From: tms@tis.com (Tom Swiss)
Instant Karma -- John Lennon
VERSE 1:
A F#m A F#m
Instant Karma's gonna get you gonna knock you right on the head
A F#m F G A
You better get yourself together pretty soon you're gonna be dead
D Bm D Bm
What in the world you thinking of laughing in the face of love
C Am7 D E9
What on earth you tryin' to do it's up to you, yeah you
VERSE 2:
Instant Karma's gonna get you
Gonna look you right in the face
You better get yourself together darlin'
Join the human race
How in the world you gonna see
Laughing at fools like me
C Am7
Who on earth d'you think you are
D E7
A superstar? Well alright you are.
CHORUS:
G Bm Em
Well we all shine on
G Bm Em
Like the moon and the stars and the sun
G Bm Em
Well we all shine on
D E9
Ev'ry one, come on
^L
VERSE 3:
Instant Karma's gonna get you
Gonna knock you of your feet
Better recognize your brothers
Ev'ry one you meet
Why in the world are we here
D Bm Bm7
Surely not to live in pain and fear
C Am
Why on earth are you there
D Em7
When you're everywhere, come and get your share.
CHORUS:
Well we all shine on
Like the moon and the stars and the sun
Well we all shine on
D E7
Come on and on and on on
INTERLUDE:
A F#m A F#m A F#m C G A
Yeah yeah al--right Ah haa Aaaah!!!
CHORUS:
Well we all shine on
Like the moon and the stars and the sun
Well we all shine on
On and on and on on on and on
Well we all shine on |
Like the moon and the stars and the sun | repeat until fade
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Tom Swiss/tms@tis.com | "Born to die." | Keep your laws off my brain!
"What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?" - Nick Lowe
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...an era of corruption in high places will follow...and the money power of
the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working on the prejudices
of the people...until the wealth is aggregated in a few hands...and the
republic is destroyed." -- Abe Lincoln
Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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4 String Punk Average |
#1 by 4 String Punk at Sep 26, 2007 at 7:47 PM EST |
| I always wondered, if he worried so much about Karma, then what was he doing cheating on his wife? By the way I am a big fan, and not a Yoko hater, per say. I'm pretty indifferent to Yoko. I just always found it hypocritical to be singing about karma like that. Also if anyone knows more about the John vs. Paul theory I'd like to hear too. | |
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FuckFace Wanna Be |
#2 by FuckFace at Sep 26, 2007 at 10:31 PM EST |
| for the person saying that lennon cheated on yoko, if you have read anything about john's 'lost weekend' (much longer than a weekend), you would know that yoko coerced john's lover into taking him off to have some fun, it just backfired and took much longer than yoko anticipated, btw, in a book I read about John, written by someone close to his career, said that this song was part of the fued between john and paul. the line 'laughing in the face of love' is speaking about the way that paul felt about yoko, when paul felt that it was just a fling, furthermore, the song is about how commercialized paul had gotten, while john was more into making the world as one, kind of telling him that he lost track of the impact they were able to make on the vietnam generation about loving your fellow people | |
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Huuuu??? Yessss Wanna Be |
#3 by Huuuu??? Yessssssss Its Meeeeeeee >jOrDaN< at Sep 27, 2007 at 6:38 AM EST |
| Hey Philidelphila Eagles arsehole? HOW DO YOU SLEEP? Was the one that insulted paul not this you crack smokeing moron... | |
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rikiscorner Average |
#4 by rikiscorner at Sep 27, 2007 at 8:20 AM EST |
| it was performd by tokio hotel on the bravo 50 enewersary or something | |
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Ian Professional |
#5 by Ian Murphy at Sep 27, 2007 at 10:21 AM EST |
| for the person saying that lennon cheated on yoko, if you have read anything about john's 'lost weekend' (much longer than a weekend), you would know that yoko coerced john's lover into taking him off to have some fun, it just backfired and took much longer than yoko anticipated, btw, in a book I read about John, written by someone close to his career, said that this song was part of the fued between john and paul. the line 'laughing in the face of love' is speaking about the way that paul felt about yoko, when paul felt that it was just a fling, furthermore, the song is about how commercialized paul had gotten, while john was more into making the world as one, kind of telling him that he lost track of the impact they were able to make on the vietnam generation about loving your fellow people | |
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daint Rhythm Player |
#6 by daint at Sep 27, 2007 at 7:46 PM EST |
| i agree with JxPx about the superstar lines, and personally, i like that part | |
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morgasmo Wanna Be |
#7 by morgasmo at Sep 28, 2007 at 6:11 PM EST |
| I think the "superstar" line ruins the song. So lame. It could've been great. | |
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daniel Wanna Be |
#8 by daniel seaward at Sep 28, 2007 at 8:46 PM EST |
| I always use "We all shine on / Like the moon and the stars and the sun" as my inspirational quote when I need one. I absolutely adore John Lennon. I only wish he could have lived during my generation, too. | |
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Goat Average |
#9 by Goat Screwer at Sep 28, 2007 at 9:45 PM EST |
| Hey Philidelphila Eagles arsehole? HOW DO YOU SLEEP? Was the one that insulted paul not this you crack smokeing moron... | |
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Dave Average |
#10 by Dave at Sep 29, 2007 at 4:04 AM EST |
| I'd like to think the 'superstar' line is a bit of self-critisism. | |
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Thorsten Average |
#11 by Thorsten Budelmann at Sep 29, 2007 at 10:24 AM EST |
| John and Paul had a pretty brutal falling out by the time the Beatles were finished. There's a quote from John, in which he said he would trade Paul for two Georges. They were very competitive...which I suppose is a good thing, because it fueled all the great music they made. I recently watched a video clip of Paul being interviewed on the day that John was shot. He seemed to be borderline indifferent....but that could just be my interpretation. Anyway...while the thought that this song is about Paul is possible, overall it seems to be more of a general message. | |
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Jesse Wanna Be |
#12 by Jesse Seibel at Sep 29, 2007 at 5:51 PM EST |
| Yeah baby, lets shine on!!! JL the worlds biggest Angel. | |
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Todd Average |
#13 by Todd Cathey at Sep 29, 2007 at 8:48 PM EST |
| Here's a fast fact - Did you know that Stephen King altered the title and wording to his book "The Shining" after being inspired by John's lines, "Yeah we all shine on!"? | |
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Joe Average |
#14 by Joe Farr at Sep 30, 2007 at 1:57 AM EST |
| Another one of Lennon's greats .. very inspirational and motivational song (possibly anyway) . | |
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Jonathan Wanna Be |
#15 by Jonathan Takish at Oct 1, 2007 at 1:00 AM EST |
| I had maybe heard "Instant Karma!" once or twice before...but I got a copy of "The John Lennon Collection" and when this song started, it was a musical revelation for me. Hearing him strain his voice to belt out, "We all shine on...", gives me chills. I have to strongly disagree with "Bite Me" on the "superstar" line. Try and think about where John Lennon was at this time...surrounded by the material and superfical rich and famous. I see that line as mocking those type of people...who want fame and fortune over and other good things in life..."Well alright, you are..." | |
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Joe Average |
#16 by Joe Miller at Oct 1, 2007 at 3:03 AM EST |
| speaking of insults....Philadelphia Eagles is a grand one for people who call themselves Lennon fans... get off or your home-made pedestal and save your comments for the TV, from your Lay-Z-Boy... | |
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phil Average |
#17 by phil gdfgr at Oct 1, 2007 at 5:14 PM EST |
| this song was writen when Paul and John were fighting over shit | |
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Zach250 Wanna Be |
#18 by Zach250 at Oct 2, 2007 at 11:35 AM EST |
| instant karma can translate into an anti drug and religious song by hinting that religion is like a drug infact i think that, very little of the song is about drugs, its just that the song is and sounds so cool that gives it a drug-like experiance feel to it Instant Karma = Bible ? 1 2 Next | |
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Niko Average |
#19 by Niko Booth at Oct 3, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST |
| i thought it was a stab at the 'fast food' nation and how even the most spiritual and all powerful force of Karma is now offerd in 'Instant' form like coffee etc.. Interested in the Mc Cartney theory if anyone can elaborate | |
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patrick Average |
#20 by patrick chamberland at Oct 3, 2007 at 6:50 PM EST |
| right after john was shot and paul was interviewed and said something offhand like "it's a drag", he's obviously very upset and pissed off that the media is making such a circus out of his close friend's death. thats the reason for his curtness. after all that history together (no matter what animosity they might have had before between them), does anyone really think he could have actually been that non-chalant? | |
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Wanna Be |
#21 by ~ Milo ~ at Oct 4, 2007 at 6:59 AM EST |
| burn | |
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Flappy Average |
#22 by Flappy Bob at Oct 4, 2007 at 7:15 AM EST |
| Wow! Is all I can say for every single one of John Lennon's songs. He is an absolute genius. | |
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Allarme Average |
#23 by Allarme at Oct 4, 2007 at 2:35 PM EST |
| this is a cool song. yeah, john lennon! | |
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Mike Average |
#24 by Mike heidkamp at Oct 6, 2007 at 5:18 AM EST |
| 7 idiots already. John made this song about Paul to insult him. | |
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nick Wanna Be |
#25 by nick white at Oct 6, 2007 at 5:32 PM EST |
| I've no idea baout the Paul V.S John theory, but the personal message to me in this song about people who are too up their own arses to appreciate the good things in life, and that everybody is your brother - there's no such thing as a super star, except for in your own mind, because we all shine on. | |
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