Let's Get Married - The Proclaimers | Song Tabs

Let's Get Married The Proclaimers

About the Song
The Proclaimers' "Let's Get Married" is an upbeat folk-rock song known for its straightforward, heartfelt lyrics and driving rhythm. The original features a bright, strumming acoustic guitar that forms the backbone of the arrangement, making it well-suited for beginner guitarists.

Chords and Progression
The song mainly uses open chords: G, C, D, Dsus4, Cm, Em, Am. All are beginner-friendly except Cm, which is a barre chord; if you're new to barre chords, you can play just the top three strings of Cm or substitute with an easier version.

Strumming Pattern
A good basic strumming pattern is down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) in a steady, moderate tempo. Keep your wrist loose and aim for consistency. For a more folk-rock feel, emphasize the first beat and keep your strums energetic.

Chord Transitions
Practice moving between G, C, and D—they appear most often and transition smoothly. For Dsus4, simply add your pinky to the third fret of the high E string while holding D. Cm appears briefly; take your time if you're not used to barre chords.

Tips for Beginners

Play slowly at first to master transitions, then speed up as you gain confidence.
The song’s repetitive structure allows you to focus on rhythm and clean chord changes.
Sing along to help keep your timing tight and make practice more enjoyable.

Enjoy playing and have fun with the song’s uplifting vibe!

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Intro

G C G G C G C G C D Dsus⁴ D

Verse 1

G We've been going together tooC long to beD vague

When there'sC something toD sayDsus⁴ D

If it'sG not now then it's never

So I'llC say it straightD out 'cause IC have no doubtD no doubt

Chorus 1

Let's getG married, I love ya and I want to stay with ya

Let's getC married, have kids grow old and grey with ya

Let's getD married, hold hands walk in the park

Let's getG marriedC let's getG marriedD

Verse 2

G We know other people whoC drifted aD part

WhoC broke each othersD heartsDsus⁴ D

ButG we ain't other people so we'llC do things ourD way

We'reC gonna be oCm kay, we're gonna beD more than okay

Chorus 2

Let's getG married, we're ready for tying the knot

Let's getC married, set the seal on the feelings we've got

Let's getD married, we can make each other happy or we can make each other blue

Let's getG married, yeah it's just a piece of paper but itD says I love you

Bridge 1

For theG good times, for the days when we can do no wrong

For theC bad times, for the moments when we think we can't go on

For theD family, for the lives of the children that we've planned

Let's getG married c'monC darlin' please take myG hand

Bridge 2

Oh andD I'll be the one who'sC by yourG side

Yeah andD I'll be the one stillC takingG pride

Em When we're old if they ask meAm how do you define success

I'll sayC you meet a woman and you fall in love andD you ask her if she says yes

Ask her if she says yes

Chorus 3

Let's getG married, I love ya and I want to stay with ya

Let's getC married, have kids grow old and grey with ya

Let's getD married, hold hands when we walk in the park

Let's getG married, all right you can get a cat just asD long as it barks

Outro

For theG good times, for the days when we can do no wrong

For theC bad times, for the moments when we think we can't go on

For theD family, for the lives of the children that we've planned

Let's getG married, c'mon darlin'C please take myG hand

C'mon darlin'C please take myG hand, c'mon darlin'C please take myG hand

Ending

C G C G C D C D G

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