Bootless and Unhorsed - Bugger Off Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[chorus]
Bugger [G]off, you [C]bastards bugger [G]off! (F*** You!)
Bugger [Em]off, you [C]bastards bugger [D]off! (F*** You!)
Like a [G]herd of bloody swine who re[Em]fuse to leave the [C]trough
You’ll [G]get no more this [C]evening so you [D]bastards bugger [G]off
[Opening]
Well you’ve [G]been a bloody audience, but [D]oh the time does [G]pass.
So don’t you all be [Em]letting the door [C]hit you in the [D]ass.
You’ve [C]been a splendid audience, but [G]enough is e[D]nough.
We’d [G]take it very [C]kindly if you’d [D]all just bugger [G]off!
[chorus]
Bugger [G]off, you [C]bastards bugger [G]off! (F*** You!)
Bugger [Em]off, you [C]bastards bugger [D]off! (F*** You!)
Like a [G]herd of bloody swine who re[Em]fuse to leave the [C]trough
You’ll [G]get no more this [C]evening so you [D]bastards bugger [G]off
[verse 2]
Here’s to the [G]barkeeps and waitresses who’ve been [D]servin’ you your [G]beers,
They put up with your [Em]noxious breath and your [C]stupid drunken [D]leers.
So be [C]leaving your money on the [G]table when you [D]go,
To[G]morrow you’ll have a [C]throbbin’ head and [D]nothing else to [G]show
[chorus]
Bugger [G]off, you [C]bastards bugger [G]off! (F*** You!)
Bugger [Em]off, you [C]bastards bugger [D]off! (F*** You!)
Like a [G]herd of bloody swine who re[Em]fuse to leave the [C]trough
You’ll [G]get no more this [C]evening so you [D]bastards bugger [G]off
[verse 3]
Here’s to [G]all the lovely ladies who might be [D]waiting for the [G]band,
And thinking one of [Em]them might make a [C]charmin’ one night [D]stand.
So [C]please don’t be offended girls this [G]song’s not meant for [D]you.
And we’re [G]happy to o[C]blige you when this [D]nasty job is [G]through.
[chorus]
Bugger [G]off, you [C]bastards bugger [G]off! (F*** You!)
Bugger [Em]off, you [C]bastards bugger [D]off! (F*** You!)
Like a [G]herd of bloody swine who re[Em]fuse to leave the [C]trough
You’ll [G]get no more this [C]evening so you [D]bastards bugger [G]off
[verse 4]
So now you’re [G]promising the ladies a [D]night of loving [G]bliss,
When truth be told you’re [Em]far to drunk to [C]stand up straight and [D]piss.
So [C]give it up you bloody sods you’ll [G]not be getting [D]laid.
And the [G]sooner that you’re [C]out the door the [D]sooner we’ll get [G]paid.
[chorus]
Bugger [G]off, you [C]bastards bugger [G]off! (F*** You!)
Bugger [Em]off, you [C]bastards bugger [D]off! (F*** You!)
Like a [G]herd of bloody swine who re[Em]fuse to leave the [C]trough
You’ll [G]get no more this [C]evening so you [D]bastards bugger [G]off
[chorus]
Bugger [G]off, you [C]bastards bugger [G]off! (F*** You!)
Bugger [Em]off, you [C]bastards bugger [D]off! (F*** You!)
Like a [G]herd of bloody swine who re[Em]fuse to leave the [C]trough
You’ll [G]get no more this [C]evening so you [D]bastards bugger [G]off
[Closing]
You’ll (G]get no more this [C]evening to you
[D]Bastards bugger [G]off
How to play Bugger Off on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Bootless and Unhorsed - Bugger Off on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Bugger Off uses these transitions most often: D → G (25), C → D (21), and G → C (17). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
3. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
4. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
Bugger Off chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Bugger Off.
- Bugger Off includes 123 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Bugger Off contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Bugger Off connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%