carnival of animals
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[INTRO: ]E D/F# E D/F#
E
The leaves in the trees are telling you
D/F#
There's a party in the forest
E
And then the rabbit pricus up it's ears
D/F#
The squirrel jumps on the ground
E
Hey Mr. Frog are you coming soon
D/F#
The cortege is just leavin'
E
Please not to fast cries the turtle-pair
D/F#
We wouldn't be left behind
E D/F# E D/F# Cm
Cm G+ Eb Am7/5- Cm G+ Eb A°
Startled birds above the trees, the trees
E D/F# E D/F#
E
The hind with the hare, the swine with the snake
D/F#
Jigging with each other
E
Yellow flowers all around
D/F#
They are still gently smiling
E
Hey it's spring, laugh and sing
D/F#
Sings the animal choir
E
Woodpeckers, crickets, nightingales
D/F#
You should have heard their music
E D/F# E D/F# Cm
Cm G+ Eb Am7/5- Cm G+ Eb
>From cloud to cloud birds flaterin' away, away
A° Cm Cm7 Cm
How to play carnival of animals
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 E. 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.