From the Album "Last Exit" in 1968 on Island Records.
Words and Music by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, Jimmy Miller, and Larry Fallon.
Time signature alla breva.
G
In a Shanghai noodle factory, place where I once used to be
D
Nowhere doing nothing
G
People there were made of steel, tiny cogs in one big wheel
D
Turning never learning
(second time go to second ending)
F G C
Had to make a break, and soon I had to wake up feeling stronger
E
Feeling stronger
F C D E Am F G Am A
In my island of dreams with impossible schemes
(repeat)
Second ending:
F G C
Had to make a break, I knew I couldn't fake it any longer
F G C
Everything just aches, soon I'd have to wake up feeling stronger
E
Feeling stronger
F C D E Am
In my island of dreams impossible schemes
F G Am A Ab