Bang Your Drum
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Dm A
The dying light was nearly dead
C#m A
By the time we reached the water’s edge.
Dm F
We saw the river beating on the river bank
C E
For the way that it held it in her riverbed.
B A
It’s cold, it’s dark,
C E
It’s not for people with uneasy hearts.
B A
But if you’re with me on the other side,
C G B
Strike up the band; we have survived.
A E A E x3
F#
And do they beat that drum to get you back home,
Or do they beat it to keep you away?
Dm A
Don’t be surprised at your regrets.
C#m A
Don’t be surprised that the water made you wet.
Dm
There’s a shallow down river
F
Where the water will forgive you,
C E
Soft skin, your lukewarm beds
B A
Follow me, oh follow me;
C E
Allow me to play the voyager.
B
I’ll try to keep you as dry
A
As the hollowed out tree that
C G B
You would be wrapped in another man’s fur
A E A E
So take a dive
A E A E
Oh take a dive
A E A E
Oh take it out on the stepping stones that make the water lie
C E C E
So take a dive, oh take a dive
A E A E
Ohohohoh-ohohoh, ohohohoh-ohohoh
C E C E
Take that hair out of your damned eyes
A E
While the waves are rain
A E
And the sum you'll pay.
F#
Do they beat that drum to get you back home,
Or do they beat it to keep you away?
C#m E
Will you burn your bridges down
Singing lalalalalalala
C#m E
Will you burn your bridges down
Singing lalalalalalala
C#m E
Will you bang your drum to the blazing sound
Singing lalalalalalala
G B
Will you turn away?
G B
How can you turn away?
How to play Bang Your Drum
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.