The Magnificent Seven

by The Clash
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Lyrics

(Am)Ring, ring, it’s sev en A.

M.

(Dm)Move your self to go a gain.

(Am)Cold wa ter in the face (Dm)brings you back to this aw ful place.

(Am)Knuck le mer chants and you bank ers, too, (Dm)must get up and learn those rules.

(Am)Weath er man and the cra zy chief, (Dm)one says sun and one says sleet.

(Am)A M, the F M, the P.

M., too, (Dm)churn ing out that boo ga loo.

(Am)Gets you up and it gets you out, (Dm)but how long can you keep it up?

(Am)Gim me Hon da, gim me So ny, so cheap and real pho ny.

(Am)Hong Kong dol lar, In di an cents, (Dm)Eng lish pounds and Es ki mo pence.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop, give it all you got.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop.

Yeah.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop, give it all you got.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop.

Yeah.

(Am)Work in’ for a raise to bet ter my sta tion.

(Dm)Give my ba by some so phis ti ca tion.

(Am)Seen the ads, she thinks it’s nice.

(Dm)Bet ter work hard, I seen the price.

(Am)Nev er mind that.

It’s time for the bus.

(Dm)We got to work and you’re one of us.

(Am)Clocks go slow in a place of work.

(Dm)Min utes drag and the hours jerk!

(Am)Wave b b bye to the boss.

(Dm)It’s our pro fit, it’s his loss.

(Am)But an y way, the lunch bell rings.

(Dm)Take one hour, do your

thing.

(Dm)Cheese bur ger!

(Am)What do we have for en ter tain ment?

(Dm)Cops kick in’ gyp sies on the pave ment.

(Am)Now the news, you snap to at ten tion, (Dm)lu nar land ing and the den tal con ven tion.

I (Am)tal ian mob ster shoots a lob ster.

(Dm)Sea food res t’rant gets out of hand.

A (Am)car in the fridge, a fridge in the car like (Dm)cow boys do in T V land.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop, give it all you got.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop.

Yeah.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop, give it all you got.

(Am)You lot!

What?

(Dm)Don’t stop.

Yeah.

(Dm)Don’t stop.

Yeah.

So, (Am)get back to work and sweat some more.

The (Dm)sun will sink and we’ll get out the door.

It’s (Am)no good for man to work in cag es.

(Dm)Hits the town, he drinks his wag es.

(Am)You’re fret tin’, you’re sweat in’.

But (Dm)did you no tice you ain’t get tin’?

(Am)You’re fret tin’, you’re sweat in’.

But (Dm)did you no tice you’re not get tin’ an y where?

(Am)Don’t you ev er stop long e nough to start.

(Dm)Take your car out ta that gear.

(Am)Don’t you ev er stop long e nough to start.

(Dm)Take your car out ta that gear.

(Am)Kar lo Marx and Fred rich En gels (Dm)came to the check out at the sev en e lev en.

(Am)Marx was skint, but he had sense.

(Dm)En gels lent him the ne ces sar y pence.

(Am)What have we got?

Yeah, (Dm)oh.

(Am)What have we got?

Yeah, (Dm)oh.

The Magnificent Seven — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Magnificent Seven" by The Clash: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Magnificent Seven”

What key is "The Magnificent Seven" by The Clash played in?
The Magnificent Seven is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Magnificent Seven"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Magnificent Seven" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Magnificent Seven"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Magnificent Seven"?
"The Magnificent Seven" was originally performed by The Clash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Magnificent Seven"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, Apow, C, Dm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Clash can I play here?
Try "SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO", "TRAIN IN VAIN", "ROCK THE CASBAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Magnificent Seven" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Magnificent Seven" by The Clash. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Magnificent Seven" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Magnificent Seven" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.