Drummer Boy
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F#
Hey, drummer boy
B
Won't you please show up, out of thin air
'Cause we're looking for a drummer tonight
E
They got the tickets to our show
B
And you know we're looking for a drummer boy
A
He's got to know how to move
B
But does he know how to groove?
A
Gotta keep that tempo up
B
I don't think you can keep up
E
Hey, drummer boy (drummer boy, drummer boy)
Can you really keep it up?
I've got the rhyme got the style
Can you really keep in time?
B
My drummer boy
E
Can you really keep it up?
A
He's got to know how to move
B
But does he know how to groove?
A
Gotta keep that tempo up
B
I don't think you can keep up
E
Hey, drummer boy
Come to my house tonight
But bring a drum' set
'Cause you're no good without it
B
Drummer boy
E
Can you really keep it up?
B
Hey, drummer boy
E
Actually, we're looking for a drummer girl
How to play Drummer Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.