Alexander's Ragtime Band
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(G7) C
Come on and hear, Come on and hear
G7 C
Alexander's ragtime band
F
Come on and hear, Come on and hear
It's the best band in the land.
C
They can play a bugle call
F
Like you've never heard before,
G7
So natural that you want to go to war.
D7 G7
That's just the bestest band what am, Honey lamb.
C
Come on along, Come on along
G7 C
Let me take you by the hand.
F
Up to the man, Up to the man
Who's the leader of the Band.
C C7
And if you care to hear that Swanee River
F
Played in ragtime,
C
Come on and hear, Come on and hear
F G7 C
Alexander's ragtime band
How to play Alexander's Ragtime Band
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.