The Battle Of The Bands
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People comin' from miles around
D
Up, down, side of town
G
People spendin' their hard-earned cash
A D
Hopin' that the battle's gonna be a smash
[Verse 2]
D
Choose up a side and listen to the blues
D
Only ammunition that they ever, ever use
D
On the night they have the battle of the bands
D
On the night they have the battle of the bands
D
Jump up and down, jump up on the stage
D
People will be dancin' regardless of their age
D
On the night they have the battle of the bands
D
On the night they have the battle of the bands
[Chorus 2]
G
People comin' from miles around
D
Up, down, side of town
G
People spendin' their hard-earned cash
A D
Hopin' that the battle's gonna be a smash
D
Tonight they have the battle of the bands
[Ending]
N.C.
YEAHHH! Tonight they- Oh oh!
D
Tonight they have the battle of the bands
D
Tonight they have the battle of the bands
D
Tonight they have the battle of the bands
D
Tonight!
How to play The Battle Of The Bands
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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.