Rose Parade
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[Verso 1]
D A E G5
They asked me to come down and watch the parade
D A E G5
And to march down the street like the duracell bunny
D A E G5
With a wink and a wave from the cavalcade
D A E G5
Throwing out candy that looks like money
F#7 Bm A E/G# G5 F#7*
To people passing by that all seem to be going the other way
A D A E G5
Said won't you follow me down to the rose parade?
[Verso 2]
D A E G5
Tripped over a dog in a choke-chain collar
D A E G5
People were shouting and pushing and saying
D A E G5
And when I traded a smoke for a food stamp dollar
D A E G5
A ridiculous marching band started playing
F#7 Bm A E/G# G5 F#7*
And got me singing 'long with some half-hearted victory song
[Refrão]
A D A E G5
Won't you follow me down to the rose parade?
D A E G5
Won't you follow me down to the rose parade?
F#7 E A E G5
Won't you follow me down to the rose parade?
[Verso 3]
D A E G5
The trumpet has obviously been drinking
D A E G5
'Cos he's fucking up even the simplest lines
D A E G5
I'd say it's a sight that's quite worth seeing
D A E G5
It's just that everyone's interest is stronger than mine
F#7 Bm A E/G#
And when they clean the street I'll be the only shit
G5 F#7*
That's left behind
[Refrão]
A D A E G5
Won't you follow me down to the rose parade?
D A E G5
Won't you follow me down to the rose parade?
F#7 E A E G5
Won't you follow me down to the rose parade?
How to play Rose Parade
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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.