Swinging On A Star
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F7 E7 A7
Would you like to swing on a star?
D7 G F7
Carry moonbeams home in a jar?
E7 A7 D7
And be better off than you are
G
Or would you rather be a mule?
G C G C
A mule is an animal with long funny ears,
G C G Em7
Kicks up at anything he hears.
A7 D
His back is brawny but his brain is weak,
Em7 A7 D D7
He's just plain stupid with a stubborn streak.
G C G F7 E7 Am7
And by the way, if you hate to go to school,
D7 G
You may grow up to be a mule.
F7 E7 A7
Or would you like to swing on a star?
D7 G F7
Carry moonbeams home in a jar?
E7 A7 D7
And be better off than you are
G
Or would you rather be a pig?
G C G C
A pig is an animal with dirt on his face;
G C G Em7
His shoes are a terrible disgrace.
A7 D
He has no manners when he eats his food,
Em7 A7 D D7
He's fat and lazy and extremely rude;
G C G F7 E7 Am7
But if you don't care a feather or a fig,
D7 G
You may grow up to be a pig.
F7 E7 A7
Or would you like to swing on a star?
D7 G F7
Carry moonbeams home in a jar?
E7 A7 D7
And be better off than you are
G
Or would you rather be a fish?
G C G C
A fish won't do anything, but swim in a brook;
G C G Em7
He can't write his name or read a book.
A7 D
To fool the people is his only thought,
Em7 A7 D D7
And though he's slippery, he still gets caught;
G C G F7 E7 Am7
But then if that sort of life is what you wish,
D7 G
You may grow up to be a fish.
F7 E7 A7
And all the monkeys aren't in the zoo;
D7 G F7
Every day you meet quite a few.
E7 A7 D7
So you see it's all up to you --
G G/F# Em A7
You can be better than you are,
D7 G
You could be swingin' on a star.
How to play Swinging On A Star
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F7. 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.