Darling Buds Of May
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Intro: A D C F
(VERSE)
A D
I burned the kitchen down
C
You told me ooooo
F
We've gotta get this right right now oh oh oh
A D
You tried to shut me up
C
I told you ooooo
F
We've gotta get this right right now oh oh oh
PRE-CHORUS
A D C
And when you walk (And when you walk)
F
I feel better now (I feel better now)
A D C
And when you walk (And when you walk)
F
I feel so much better now
(CHORUS)
F
Because her birthday's in
D A
May, in Maaaaaay
F
It is what it is, it is what it is
F
Because her birthday's in
D A
May, in Maaaaaay
F
It is what it is, it is what it is
(AFTER THE CHORUS)
A G F# F E
A D C F
(VERSE 2)
I heard police last night
Their sirens ooooo
We've gotta get this right right now oh oh oh
They tried to pick me up
I told them ooooo
We've gotta get this right right now oh oh oh
(PRE-CHORUS)
(CHORUS)
D A F
D A F
A G F# F E
(CHORUS)
D A F
D A F
How to play Darling Buds Of May
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 A. 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.