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G
A|-tisket a-tasket
G
A green-and-yellow basket
D
I bought a basket for my mommie
G
On the way I dropped it
G
I dropped it, I dropped it
G
Yes, on the way I dropped it
D
A little girlie picked it up
D G
And took it to the market
C Cm
She was truckin' on down the avenue
G G7
Without a single thing to do
C Cm
She was peck, peck, peckin' all around
G D
When she spied it on the ground
G
A|-tisket a-tasket
G
She took my yellow basket
D
And if she doesn't bring it back
G
I think that I shall die
(Was it red) No, no, no, no
(Was it brown) No, no, no, no
(Was it blue) No, no, no, no
Just a little yellow basket

How to play A

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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