Dinner Bell
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G C Bb C
I've been leaving on my things
F Gm Bb C
so in the morning when the morning bird sings
Dm F E - Am E Am
there's still dinner on my dinner jacket till the dinner bell rings
F:
Bb - - - F -
Experimental dog
E - - - B -
salivating dog
G - D -
good dog
Am Em Am Dm
waiting for the dinner bell
Am E Am
dinner bell dinner bell ring
D:
I've been leaving on my things
so in the morning when the morning bird sings
there's still dinner on my dinner jacket till the dinner bell rings
F:
I don't want a pizza I don't want a piece of peanut brittle I don't want a pear
I don't want a bagel I don't want a bean I wouldn't like a bag of beef or a beer
or a cup of chowder corn cake or creamed cauliflower
'cause I'm waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing
dinner bell ring
B:
Em F#m G A
shoulder bicep elbow arm
D Em F G
forearm thumb wrist knuckle palm
C D Esus4 E
middle pinky index ring
Am E Am
dinner bell dinner bell ding
F:
I don't know whether I'd rather be having a bottle of vinegar
I don't know whether I'd rather be having an egg
I don't know whether I'd rather be having an order of bacon
or whether I'd rather be having a basket of garlic bread
I don't know whether I'd rather be having some pie
or saving my appetite
'cause I'm waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing
dinner bell dinner bell ring
-E.M.
How to play Dinner Bell
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 G. 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.