• From: Hendersonville, NC USA
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Topic: "Settle Down Noreen"

This is just a fun little couple’s fight song that maybe many of us have experienced before. I know I sure have been guilty of saying something stupid when I was trying to calm someone down. It usually has the reverse effect. This songs should be played and sung fairly fast but I’ll let you all work it out.

Settle down Noreen By Jeff Gilpin


September  10th, 2010


Intro


Alternately finger picking or strumming A7 then A




Verse 1


Won’t you [A7]settle down No[A]reen


I don’t [A7]like the side you’re [A]showing


[A7]You don’t have to [A]be so mean


Be[A7]sides we gotta get [A]going


Please No[D]reen tune it down now


Just a notch or two


I [A7]know you had e[A]nough of me


And [A7]lord I’m through with [A]you


But now we’ve [D]got to get home


And I don’t want to fight all night


But [A7]I’ll not leave you [A]sitting here


[A7]That just wouldn’t be [A]right


Please No[E]reen [D]


You don’t have to be so [A]mean




Verse 2


[A7]Settle down No[A]reen


I [A7]think you said e[A]nough


[A7]Folk all a[A]round us


Under[A7]stand that you are [A]tough


Hey No[D]reen I get your point now


Forget about mine



But we [A7]have to get on [A]out of here


I [A7]think it’s closing [A]time


Won’t you [D]settle down Noreen


I’ve heard it all before


[A7]Flapping gums and [A]spitting vile


Don’t [A7]want to hear no [A]more


Please No[E]reen [D]


You don’t have to be so [A]mean




Verse 3


[A7]Okay, okay No[A]reen


I [A7]think I’ve given [A]up


[A7]I just called [A]you a cab


I’m [A7]leaving in my [A]truck


[D]Maybe when you settle down


We can sort this out


[A7]Or okay then [A]maybe not


Now [A7]you don’t have to [A]shout


But [D]honey I am out of here


It’s pointless for me to stay


Al[A7]right I’m shutting [A]up now


Said [A7]all I have to [A]say


[E]Maybe tomorrow or maybe not


[D]We can work it out Noreen


But [E]Noreen [E7] [D]


Try not to be so [A]mean [A7]



J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

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  • From: Tooele Ut
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Re: "Settle Down Noreen"

Good song.  My wife is Noreen.

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  • From: Hendersonville, NC USA
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Re: "Settle Down Noreen"

Hey Pete - Thanks, I hope she likes it. I knew a Noreen when I was in the Air Force. For some reason everyone was scared of her because she would be having a great time one minute and yelling at someone the next. I guess that's why I chose the name for this song.

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

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  • From: Tooele Ut
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Re: "Settle Down Noreen"

Sounds like a hormone issue to me.

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I have finally found happiness in my life.  Guitars, singing, beer and camping.  And they all intertwine wonderfully.
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Re: "Settle Down Noreen"

good song jets!!

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
  • From: Hendersonville, NC USA
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Re: "Settle Down Noreen"

Thanks Dino. Yeah Pete, I think there was a little hormonal imbalance issue looking back. It’s good song material though for which I'm grateful.

J  E  T  S
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  • From: derbyshire
  • Registered: 2007-05-17
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Re: "Settle Down Noreen"

hi jeff thats a good earache song,nagging women,they don't know when to shut up,i've had years of it from the family nags and moans,makes you want to shout and bellow,great write....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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  • From: Hendersonville, NC USA
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Re: "Settle Down Noreen"

Thanks Robert - Yep, I have been there and seen others in that same situation.

J  E  T  S
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