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Band: The Smiths
Song: William it Was Really Nothing
Album: Hatful of Hollow
Thom Mills dustbin_man@hotmail.com
G7 F#m A D Amaj Gmaj G F#m A D
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G7 G7 Dmaj Amaj Dmaj Amaj
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oh no everybodys....live their life
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God knows..Got to live mine Got knows Got to live mine
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Wil Wil It was... really..
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William William It was It was you life
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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kelson Average |
#1 by kelson white at Jan 1, 1975 at 6:20 PM EST |
| nightandday summed it up perfectly. This is ~definately~ about Billy Liar, you just have to watch it to see. | |
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yomomma!! Wanna Be |
#2 by yomomma!! at Feb 8, 1975 at 12:58 AM EST |
| I've heard that "William" was somebody with whom Morrissey had a relationship. The song was about him. | |
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jacob Average |
#3 by jacob ap at May 27, 1978 at 6:46 AM EST |
| its been suggested that it was about Billy McKenzie but only on the basis of that companion song - it is more than likely that Alan Rankine was just inspired by the William in the title and the possibility of the connection with Billy McKenzie, because I think it's more likely that it's about Billy Liar - a oft referred to 60's film that Morrissey loved. Morrissey does seem intent to pursue the idea that women are grotesque creature only interested in a man's money - which we aren't you know - no matter what high street experience has shown you. exquisitely beautiful song in all respects | |
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Jake Average |
#4 by Jake m at Apr 29, 1982 at 3:00 AM EST |
| I wrote that before I saw Billy Liar, now that I have seen it, it really is even more obvious. There is indeed a rather plump fiancee in the movie, and an engagement ring plays quite a role in the story. | |
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mike Average |
#5 by mike rojas at Nov 1, 1982 at 8:49 AM EST |
| He doesn't hate women, or even fat women. He mentions them because many gay, and semi-gay men end up with fat girls. I don't know why, but it happens. He wants William to make the right choice, not just give in and get married, because it's expected of him. He knows William knows better, but is just following the plan. | |
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Green Day rocks Average |
#6 by Green Day rocks!!!! at Sep 18, 1983 at 9:46 AM EST |
| yep totally agree with night and day. Moz said in an interview it was a response to all those 60s songs telling girls not to get married and this is just his version to guys | |
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Brad Lead Player |
#7 by Brad Vincent at Nov 5, 1985 at 5:37 PM EST |
| this song is about wanting to get on with your life because you feel you should be. and get married just seems like part of the life plan, even when you know the girl you're with isnt in love... as for that fat thing, i have no idea.. maybe its just about her not being what he imagined he would marry | |
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IM A MAN WHO C Rhythm Player |
#8 by IM A MAN WHO CHANGED INTO A BEAST at Apr 21, 1988 at 5:23 PM EST |
| totally catchy, happy sounding song..."would you like to marry me and if u like you can buy the ring" is really my attitude towards love | |
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Da 1 n onli Mat Average |
#9 by Da 1 n onli Matt! goncalves at Aug 2, 1989 at 3:09 AM EST |
| I thought Morrissey wrote this one first, then Alan Rankin wrote "Stephen, You're Really Something" in response. At least, that's the song that appears on The Associates' collection of random rejected stuff. | |
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Tyler Average |
#10 by Tyler at Jan 24, 1990 at 12:26 AM EST |
| Love this song. It hooked me along with How Soon is Now. | |
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Guitar Master Wanna Be |
#11 by Guitar Master J at Jan 28, 1990 at 10:11 AM EST |
| Supposedly about Billy MacKenzie. | |
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Simon (Si) Lead Player |
#12 by Simon (Si) Brown at Aug 7, 1991 at 12:58 AM EST |
| I was in town when this big fat women decked in gold jewlerry went to her partner; I'll marry you only if you buy me a diamond ring; I lucky had this song playing on my ipod at the same time; I just coudln't stop laughing - fantastic song | |
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BeN-bEn Lead Player |
#13 by BeN-bEn Lesniewski at Jul 13, 2001 at 11:41 AM EST |
| Morrissey makes references to fat girls in a few of his songs (William it was really nothing, Some girls are bigger than others and You're the one for me fatty). What's the deal? | |
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frosty Average |
#14 by frosty Angel at Oct 13, 2004 at 10:08 AM EST |
| my little brothers called william, so i always think about him when i hear it. ironically, he doesn't like the song... | |
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Eric Average |
#15 by Eric Boozer at Jul 20, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST |
| this was the 1st song i saw the smiths performing (well miming) on top of the pops. morrissey with an expression of ridiculous sincerety while the rest of the smiths pissed themselves laughing in the background. When it got to the bit in the song, "would you like to marry me? mozza tore open his shirt to reveal the words 'Marry Me' written on his chest in felt pen. i feel sorry for people who just see morrissey as a miserable northern git! | |
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