Penguin Song
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Intro
E B7 E
verse 1
F# E
Did you ever see a penguin, a penguin, a penguin?
G#m
Did you ever see a penguin?
E
Waddle this way and that?
B7 E
Waddle this way and that way,
B7 E
Waddle this way and that way
E
Did you ever see a penguin?
F# E F#
Waddle this way and that!
Bridge
B7 E F# B7
Oh look, that penguin is about to jump into the water
verse 2
E F# E
Did you ever see a penguin, a penguin, a penguin?
G#m
Did you ever see a penguin?
F# E
Swim this way and that?
B7 E
Swim this way and that way,
B7 E
Swim this way and that way
E
Did you ever see a penguin?
F# E
Swim this way and that!
Bridge
F# B7 E F# B7
Now look, he's back on land
verse 3
E F# E
Did you ever see a penguin, a penguin, a penguin?
E
Did you ever see a penguin?
B7 E
Waddle this way and that?
B7 E
Waddle this way and that way,
B7 E
Waddle this way and that way
G#m
Did you ever see a penguin?
F# E
Waddle this way and that!
How to play Penguin Song
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 E. 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.