Darktown Strutters' Ball
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E7 A D9 A F#7
I'll be down to get you in a taxi, Honey
B7 Bm5-/7 Cdim B7
You better be ready 'bout half past eight
E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7
Now dearie, don't be late
A Cdim Bm7 E7
I want to be there when the band starts playing
A D9 A F#7
And remember when we get there, Honey
B7 D9 Cdim B7
Two-steps, I'm goin' to have 'em all
D9 D6 G#7
Goin' to dance out both my shoes
Cdim A C#7 F#7
When they play the "Jelly Roll Blues"
B7 Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 A Edim E7 Cdim E7
Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutters' Ball
E7 A D9 A F#7
I'll be down to get you in a taxi, Honey
B7 Bm5-/7 Cdim B7
You better be ready 'bout half past eight
E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7
Now dearie, don't be late
A Cdim Bm7 E7
I want to be there when the band starts playing
A D9 A F#7
And remember when we get there, Honey
B7 D9 Cdim B7
Two-steps, I'm goin' to have 'em all
D9 D6 G#7
Goin' to dance out both my shoes
Cdim A C#7 F#7
When they play the "Jelly Roll Blues"
B7 Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 A Edim E7 Cdim E7
Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutters' Ball
B7 Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 A
Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutters' Ball
How to play Darktown Strutters' Ball
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.