Ain't No Pleasing You

Chas & Dave

About Ain't No Pleasing You

"Ain't No Pleasing You" is a song by Chas & Dave from the album Mustn't Grumble, which was released as a single on 7 March 1982 and entered the UK Singles Chart at No. 62. The song stayed in the charts for 11 weeks and peaked at number No. 2 on 17 April 1982. It was also the duo's first and biggest hit in Ireland, peaking at No. 3 on the Irish Singles Chart in April 1982. Interviewed by The Daily Telegraph in 2015 Chas Hodges was asked which was the band's biggest earning hit, and said: "It's difficult to say. "Ain't No Pleasing You" reached number two and is the most played. It was also the biggest achievement because I wrote it. For some hits, like "Rabbit", we wrote together but this one was on my own, although I made sure Dave was happy with it every step of the way." 


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Well I built my life around you, did what I thought was right.
But you never cared about me, now I've seen the light.
Oh darling, there ain't no pleasin' you.

You seemed to think that everything I ever did was wrong.
I should have known it, all along.
Oh darlin', there ain't no pleasin' you.

You only ‘ad to say the word,
And you knew I'd do it.
You ‘ad me where you wanted me,
But you went and blew it.

Now everything I ever done, was only done for you.
But now you can go and do, just what you wanna do,
I'm tellin' you.

Coz I ain't gonna be made to look a fool no more,
You done it once too often, what do ya take me for?
Oh darlin', there ain't no pleasin' you.

And you seemed to think that everything I ever did was wrong.
I should ‘ave known it all along,
That darlin', there ain't no pleasin' you.

You only ‘ad to say the word,
And you knew I'd do it.
You ‘ad me where you wanted me,
But you went and blew it.

Now everything I ever done, was only done for you.
But now you can go and do, just what you wanna do,
I'm tellin' you.

Coz I ain't gonna be made to look a fool no more,
You done it once too often, what do ya take me for?
Oh darlin', there ain't no pleasin' you.

Now if you think I don't mean what I say, and I'm only bluffin'.
You got another thing comin', I'm tellin' you that for nothin'.
Coz darlin' I'm leavin',
That's what I'm gonna...do-oo-oo

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Chas & Dave

Chas & Dave (often billed as Chas 'n' Dave) are an English pop rock duo, most notable as creators and performers of a musical style labelled "rockney", which mixes "pub singalong, music-hall humour, boogie-woogie piano and pre-Beatles rock 'n' roll". For a time, "Rockney" was also the name of their record label, and they achieved several British chart hits, their major breakthrough being "Gertcha" in 1979, which peaked at #20 and was the first of eight Top 40 hit singles the duo played on. The act has also enjoyed nine best-selling albums. more »

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Written by: CHAS HODGES, DAVE PEACOCK

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Ain't No Pleasing You" is a pop song by British duo Chas & Dave.
Origin of the Performers
Chas Hodges and Dave Peacock, known as Chas & Dave, hailed from North London, England.
Release Date
The song was released in March 1982.
Album Inclusion
"Ain't No Pleasing You" was a track on the album "Mustn't Grumble," one of their hugely successful records in the UK.
Chart Performance
It reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the duo's highest-charting songs.
Genre Blend
The song is a blend of pop and rock with elements of traditional cockney music, a style popular in the East End of London.
Unique Feature
The song became popular due to its distinctive sound that combines sing-song street slang popular in pubs and clubs with unique rock 'n' roll elements.
Popularity
Even today, years after its release, it's still popular within the Mod community (a subculture that began in 1960s Britain and spread, in varying degrees, to other countries).
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several other artists, notably the British rock band, "The Libertines" and Irish rock band, "The Script".
Live Performances
Due to the popularity of "Ain't No Pleasing You," it became one of Chas & Dave's most frequently performed concert songs. It was a highlight of their farewell tour in 2018.
In Popular Culture
The song has been featured in several TV shows and movies, cementing its place in British pop culture.
Legacy
"Ain't No Pleasing You" has been recognized as one of Chas & Dave's most enduring and defining songs.

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