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Intro F Ab Bb Ab
Bb C C7(5+)
[Verso 1]
F6
Life is dull
F6 F
It's nothing but one big lull
Dm
Then presto you do a skull
Cm7 Cº
And find that you're reeling
F13 Bb7M
She sighs and you're feeling
Eb9 A13 A7(5+) D9
Like a toy on a string
D9 Aº G13
And your heart goes: "Ring-a-ding ding
C9 E13- D7(5+) Abº
Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding"
[Verso 2]
C13 Gº F6
How could that funny face
F6 F
That seemed to be common place
Dm
Project you right into space
Cm7 Cº
Without any warning
F13 Bb7M
Don't know if its morning
Eb9 A13 A7(5+) D9
Night-time, winter or spring
D9 Aº G13
What's the difference Ring-a-ding ding
C9 Ab13 G13 Gb13
Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding
[Ponte]
F6 F7
She takes your hand
Ebm7 Ab7 Db7M Ab7
This captivating crea ture
Eb7M Db6 Gm7(5-)
And like its planned
C9 Gm7 C7(13-) C9
You're in the phone book
Dm7 Gm7(5-) C9
Looking for the nearest preacher
[Verso 3]
F6
Life is swell
F6 F
You're off to that small hotel
Dm
And somewhere a village bell
Cm7
Will sound in the steeple
F13 Bb7M
Announcing to people
Eb9 A13 A7#5 D9
Love's the loveliest thing
D9 Aº G13
And the bell goes: "Ring-a-ding ding
C9 Eb13 D7(5+) Aº
Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding"
( C13 Gº F6 )
( F6 F Dm )
( Cm7 Cº F13 Bb7M )
( Eb9 A13 A7#5 D9 )
( D9 Aº G13 C9 )
( Ab13(9+) G13(9+) Gb13 )
[Ponte]
F6 F7
She takes your hand
Ebm7 Ab7 Db7M Ab7(4)
This captivating crea ture
Eb7M Db6 Gm7(5-)
And like its planned
C9 Gm7 C7(13-) C9
You're in the phone book
Dm7 Gm7(5-) C9
Looking for the nearest preacher
[Verso 4]
F6
Life is swell
F6 F
You're off to that small hotel
Dm
And somewhere a village bell
Cm7
Will sound in the steeple
F13 Bb7M
Announcing to people
Eb9 A13 A7(5+) D9
Love's the loveliest thing
D9 Aº G13
And the bell goes: "Ring-a-ding ding
C9 E13- D7(5+) Abº
Ring-a-ding ding
Final
Eb9 Aº
"Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding
G13 C9
"Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding
E13- D7(5+) Abº D7 Db7 F
Ring-a-ding ding"
How to play Ring
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 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.