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George Formby - When I’m Cleaning Windows Chords

Chord reference G, A7, D, C, E7, G7, B7, D7
Rhythm tips ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Now [G]I go cleaning windows to [A7]earn an honest bob [D]For a nosey parker it’s an interesting [G]job [G]Now it’s a job that [G7]just suits me a [C]window cleaner [A7]you will be If [G]you could see what [E7]I can see [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[G]The honeymooning [G7]couples too [C]you should see them [A7]bill and coo You’d [G]be surprised at [E7]things they do, [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

In [B7]my profession I work hard [E7]but I’ll never stop I’ll [A7]climb this blinking ladder ’til I [D]get right to the [D7]top The [G]blushing bride she [G7]looks divine, the [C]bridegroom he is [A7]doing fine I’d [G]rather have his [E7]job than mine [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[G]The chambermaid sweet [G7]names I call [C]it’s a wonder [A7]I don’t fall My [G]mind’s not on my [E7]work at all [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[G]I know a fellow [G7]such a swell he [C]has a thirst it’s [A7]plain to tell I’ve [G]seen him drink his [E7]bath as well [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

In [B7]my profession I work hard [E7]but I’ll never stop I’ll [A7]climb this blinking ladder ’til I [D]get right to the [D7]top Py[G]jamas lying [G7]side by side [C]ladies nighties [A7]I have spied I’ve [G]often seen what [E7]goes inside [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

Now [G]there’s a famous [G7]talkie queen [C]looks a flapper [A7]on the screen She’s [G]more like eighty [E7]than eighteen, [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows She [G]pulls her hair all [G7]down behind [C]then pulls down her [A7]never mind And [G]after that pulls [E7]down the blind [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

In [B7]my profession I work hard [E7]but I’ll never stop I’ll [A7]climb this blinking ladder ’til I [D]get right to the [D7]top An [G]old maid walks a[G7]round the floor, she’s [C]so fed up one [A7]day I’m sure She’ll [G]drag me in and [E7]lock the door [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

Artist George Formby
Album Keep Your Seats, Please (Soundtrack)
Genres Pop
Year 1936
Key G

How to Play When I'm Cleaning Windows on Guitar?

George Formby - When I'm Cleaning Windows can be played in the key of G using the G, A7, D, C, E7, G7, B7, D7 chords.

  • For G, To play G, press fret 2 on the A string with finger 2, let D, G, B ring open, mute low E, high E.
  • For A7, To play A7, let low E, A, G, high E ring open, mute D, B.
  • For D, To play D, press fret 2 on the low E string with finger 2, press fret 2 on the G string with finger 2, press fret 2 on the high E string with finger 2, let A, D ring open, mute B.
  • For C, To play C, press fret 1 on the B string with finger 2, let low E, G, high E ring open, mute A, D.
  • For E7, To play E7, let low E, D, B, high E ring open, mute A, G.
  • For G7, To play G7, press fret 1 on the low E string with finger 2, let D, G, B ring open, mute A, high E.
  • For B7, To play B7, press fret 2 on the low E string with finger 3, press fret 1 on the D string with finger 2, press fret 2 on the G string with finger 3, press fret 2 on the high E string with finger 3, let A, B ring open.
  • For D7, To play D7, press fret 2 on the low E string with finger 3, press fret 2 on the G string with finger 3, press fret 1 on the B string with finger 2, press fret 2 on the high E string with finger 3, let A, D ring open.

Barre: Use your index finger to press multiple strings on the same fret, keeping your finger flat.

You can play When I'm Cleaning Windows with the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ strumming pattern.