The Big Parade
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E Am C G
in swept sea flows to me
Am C G
throws a thousand waves into
my ear
C
let's form a parade
Am Em
would you be afraid
E Em D
with bands and floats and queens and lots of clowns
C G
the plagues will lead us down
B Am G
the main street
G Am G
dressed in banners
B Am G
balloons candy sweet
G Am G
whistles sirens and horns
G C
the boy scouts in green
G C E
drum and bugle teams
Em Am D
the legion and the passing
C
present important teams
G
all leave the big parade
B Am G
down the street
G Am G
crowd attending
B Am G
lonely lonely eyes
B Am G
smile through rubber disguise
C G
the cannons and guns
C Em
all add to the fun
E Am
the mayor and local
D
young tv stars
G
wave from the shiny cars
B Am G
at the end
B Am G
sad notation
G Am G
men in white with rakes
B Am G
clean up the big parade
Am Em
wind swept streets
C G
show to me
C G
just the thousand programs left to lay
D C G
that's what I'm trying to say
How to play The Big Parade
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 E. 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.