Slow Marching Band
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[intro: ]G B7 Em Em /// G-C-D G D
G B7 Em Em /// G-C A D D, A D D, A D D, A G D->
{V1}
D C D
Would you join a slow marching band?
F#m G
And take pleasure in your leaving
D Bm A A
as the ferry sails and tears are dried
G Em G
and cows come home at evening
{V2}
D C D
Could you get behind a slow marching band?
F#m G
And join together in the passing
D Bm A A
of all we shared through yesterdays
G Em G
in sorrows neverlasting
{Chorus}
G D
Take a hand and take a bow
C G Bm
You played for me; that's all for now,
Em G D
oh, and never mind the words
G-D Em Am C
just hum along and keep on going
C D Em ///
Walk on slowly -
G C D D D-Dsus4-D
don't look behind you
C D G Em
Don't say goodbye, love
G C D
I won't remind you
{V2}
D C D
Dream of me as the nights draw cold
F#m G
still marking time through Winter
D Bm A A
You paid the piper and called the tune
Bm G Em A A-A
and you marched the band aw - ay
{Chorus}
G D
Take a hand and take a bow
C G Bm
You played for me; that's all for now,
Em G D
oh, and never mind the words
G-D Em Am C
just hum along and keep on going
C D Em ///
Walk on slowly -
G C D D D-Dsus4-D
don't look behind you
C D G Em
Don't say goodbye, love
G C D D
I won't remind you
C D D
remind you
C D D
remind you
C G D
How to play Slow Marching Band
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 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.