jumbo
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D
Jumbo said to say goodnight,
G/D
see you in the morn ing.
D G D
Please don't lose your ap petite,
G
he knows who is yawn ing.
Bb F
Tomorrow you can climb a mountain,
G Bb A
sail a sailboat through a fountain.
D
Jumbo said to say goodnight, he's a friend of yours.
D G/D
Play no games he'd say to me when the light is gone.
D G D G
He is right he'd say to me, we know who is wrong.
Bb F G
So please don't make no hesitation.
Bb
There will be no recreation.
D
Jumbo said to say goodnight, he's a friend of yours.
D
Listen to the tune; and if it's loud, it's up to you.
Dsus4
It's only sounder than a sparrow and it shoots a bow and arrow.
D7
Through a song that's like a powder with a gun that's even louder.
G/D
And it's sad enough to hear you must a listen with your ear.
D7
in order to get to you.
How to play jumbo
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 D. 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.