The Local District Show
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Intro: G
[Verso 1]
G G
Rams and jams, bulls and biscuits
G D G
Crafts and cattle, sheep and shortbread
G C G
Brought before the stewards gaze
Bm Em
Stock and produce, craft displays
C D G
Its a day when people have a go
C D G
Its the local district show
[Verso 2]
G
Akubras, moleskins, ties and tinnies
G D G
Trade and pleasure, booze and business
G C G
All the experts round the bar
Bm Em
Will tell you where the best sheep are
C D G
From Mumblebone or Old Ashrose
C D G
Youll find a man who knows
[Refrão]
D7
Once a year from all around
C G
They all converge on the showground
D7
Some just look, some compete
Em
For some its just a chance to meet
C D G
The kids'll walk you off your feet
C D C D G
But everyonell go to the local district show
[Verso 3]
G
Dagwood dogs, chips and children
G D G
Sideshow alley, shams and shooting
G C G
Red-nosed blokes, a shabby prize
Bm Em
Kiosk girl with hard, dark eyes
C D G
Tomorrow theyll be on the go
C D G
Its just another show
[Refrão]
D7
Once a year from all around
C G
They all converge on the showground
D7
Some just look, some compete
Em
For some its just a chance to meet
C D G
The kids'll walk you off your feet
C D C D G
But everyonell go to the local district show
[Verso 4]
G
Sprays and presses, dips and demos
G D G
Score a bargain, says the sales rep
G C G
A brand new tank to fit your need
Bm Em
Special deals on wire or feed
C D G
Theyll tell you its all priced to go
C D G
Only at the show
[Refrão]
D7
Once a year from all around
C G
They all converge on the showground
D7
Some just look, some compete
Em
For some its just a chance to meet
C D G
The kids'll walk you off your feet
C D C D G
But everyonell go to the local district show
[Verso 5]
G
Sale at 3, bids and buyers
G D G
Spotters scan hold the hammer!
G C G
The Auctioneer he spits and roars
Bm Em
For a 25 these rams are yours!
C D G
Bids fly quickly to and fro
C D G
When they auction at the show
[Refrão]
D7
Once a year from all around
C G
They all converge on the showground
D7
Some just look, some compete
Em
For some its just a chance to meet
C D G
The kids'll walk you off your feet
C D C D G
But everyonell go to the local district show
How to play The Local District Show
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.