The Diary Of Horace Wimp

by Electric Light Orchestra
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Lyrics

(Mon (Bbmaj7)day.) Late a gain met to day.

He’d be in trou ble, though he’d (Ebmaj7)say he was (Dm7)sor ry.

He’d have to (Dm7)hur ry out

He was to the bus.

Oh oh.

(Tues (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace bod y’s was so sad.

He’d nev er had a girl that (Ebmaj7)he “Now here could (Dm7)care for.

And if he was late (Dm7)reel once more,

when she he’d be out,

Oh oh.

Don’t be a fraid,

just knock on the door.

Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’.

Then a voice from a bove

said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life.

Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife.

(Come on, (Bb)Make a stand, ace.) and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (You can (Bb)do it.)

(Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.)

(Wednes (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace gain this a girl.

He She was small and she was (Ebmaj7)ver he y (Dm7)pret ty.

He thought he (Dm7)was in love.

He was Hor a fraid.

Boo hoo.

(Thurs (Bbmaj7)day.) Asks her bod y’s for a date,

the ca fé down the street, to (Ebmaj7)mor “Now here row (Dm7)eve ning.

His head rest was my (Dm7)reel once ing

when she And said, “Yes,

O.

K.”

Don’t be a fraid,

just knock on the door.

Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’.

Then a voice from a bove

said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life.

Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife.

(Come on, (Bb)Hor a stand, ace.) and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (You can (Bb)do it.)

(Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.)

(Wednes (Bb)Hor ace.)

(Fri (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (Hor ace (Bb)Wimp.)

(Bb)(Hor ace, Hor ace, (Bb)Hor ace, Hor ace, (Eb)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, (Ebm)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace,) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.)

The Diary Of Horace Wimp — Piano Lead Sheet

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About “The Diary Of Horace Wimp”

What key is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
The Diary Of Horace Wimp is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
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The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
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This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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Who composed "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"?
"The Diary Of Horace Wimp" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Diary Of Horace Wimp"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, Dm7, Eb, Eb7, Eb9, Ebm, +1 more.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
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