Ducks On A Pond
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G D G D
Ducks on a pond, ducks on a pond
C G D C/G D/A C/G
Very pretty swimming round
G D/A A D/A
The lion and the unicorn journey very far
D/A C/G
The answers are the question, sir
D/A C/G
The lady soothes the lion's fur
D/A C/G
Meek as a lamb he follows her
D/A C/G
Wherever angels are
D/A
Sing me something
Whistle: D G D C G C D/A
D/A C/G
I asked the ice it would not say
D/A C/G
But only cracked or moved away
D/A C/G
I thought I knew me yesterday
D/A C/G
Whoever sings this song
G D G D
Ducks on a pond, ducks on a pond
C G D C/G D/A C/G
Very pretty swimming round
G D/A A D/A
Greetings on you kings in the sky
D/A C/G
Who'll buy me a mynah bird
D/A C/G
Play me a magic word
D/A C/G
Speak of hopes with thoughts absurd
D/A C/G
Thoughts floating by
D/A C/G
Little ducks, pretty birds
D/A C/G
Clouds across the sky
D/A
Sing me something
Whistle: D G D C G C D/A
D/A C/G
I asked the ice it would not say
D/A C/G
But only cracked or moved away
D/A C/G
I thought I knew me yesterday
D/A C/G
Whoever sings this song
Am E
Moving pieces on the plains of Troy
Am E
Carving faces on the rocks of joy
Bm C/G
Pretty lady washing the tiles
Bm C/G D
Soapy pictures like crocodiles
D F C
Chilly chilly chilly chilly winds blowing
C Em/G
Lovely spring coming soon
D F C
Chilly chilly chilly chilly winds blowing
C Em/G
Lovely spring coming soon
Am E
I wear my body like a caravan
Am E
Gipsy rover in a magic land
Bm C/G
Misty mountains where the eagles fly
Bm C/G D
Lonely valleys where the lost ones cry
D F C
I had a little letter full of paper
C Em/G
Inky scratches everywhere
D F C
Always looking, looking for a paradise island
C Em/G
Help me find it everywhere
Am E
Peacocks talking of the colour grey
Am E
Awaking soundly in darkest day
Bm C/G
A howling tempest on a silent sea
Bm C/G D
Lovely Jesus nailed to a tree
D F C
I had a little letter full of paper
C Em/G
Inky scratches everywhere
D F C
Always looking, looking for a paradise island
C Em/G
Help me find it everywhere
Am E
Mad as the moon when Merlin falls
Am E
Silver castles and silver halls
Bm C/G
Taking lessons from the piper's son
Bm C/G
Learn to play while the world is young
G
Boys and girls come out to play
D G
The moon doth shine as bright as day
G
Leave your sorrows and leave your sleep
D G
And join your playfellows in the street
D/A
Come with a whoop or come with a call
A D/A
Come with a goodwill or not at all
D/A
Up the ladder and down the wall
A D/A
A ha'penny loaf will serve for all
Final Part Intro:
G C G D7 || G G7 C G D7 G || C G D7 || G G7 C G D7 G ||
G C
Following my fortune now the Holy Grail is found
G D7
And the Holy Bread of Heaven it is given all around
G G7 C
Farewell sorrow, praise God the open door
G D7 G
I ain't got no home in this world any more
C
I ain't got no home in this world any more
G D7
I ain't got no home in this world any more
G G7 C
Farewell sorrow, praise God the open door
G D7 G
I ain't got no home in this world any more
C G D7 || G G7 C G D7 G ||
G C
Poor as the birds but to give their song away
G G7 D7
Gathering possessions round to make a bright array
G C
Dark was the night, praise God the open door
G D7 G
I ain't got no home in this world anymore.
C
I ain't got no home in this world any more
G D7
I ain't got no home in this world any more
G G7 C
Farewell sorrow, praise God the open door
G D7 G
I ain't got no home in this world any more.
D G x4
How to play Ducks On A Pond
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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.