The Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers
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[Intro ]
(trumpets)
[Verso 1]
A E
The toy shop door is locked up tight
A E
And everything is quiet for the night
A
When suddenly
E
The clock strikes twelve
Bm E
The fun's begun
[Refrão]
A E
The dolls are in their best arrayed
A E
There's going to be a wonderful parade
A
Hark to the drum
E
Oh, here they come
Bm E A
Cries everyone
[Pós-Refrão]
A
Hear them all cheering
A
Now they are nearing
E
There's the captain stiff as starch
E
Bayonet's flashing, Music is crashing
A
As the wooden soldiers march
[Verso 2]
A
Sabres a-clinking
A
Soldiers a-winking
Dbm
At each pretty little maid
Dbm
Here they come, here they come
A Dbm
Here they come, here they come
Bm E
Wooden soldiers on parade
Instrumental
A E x5
Bm E
A E x3
Bm E
A E x3
[Verso 3]
A E
The toy shop door is locked up tight
A E
And everything is quiet for the night
A
When suddenly
E
The clock strikes twelve
Bm E
The fun's begun
[Refrão]
A E
The dolls are in their best arrayed
A E
There's going to be a wonderful parade
A
Hark to the drum
E
Oh, here they come
Bm E A
Cries everyone
[Pós-Refrão]
A
Hear them all cheering
A
Now they are nearing
E
There's the captain stiff as starch
E
Bayonet's flashing, Music is crashing
A
As the wooden soldiers march
Outro
A
Hear them all cheering
A
Now they are nearing
E
There's the captain stiff as starch
E
Bayonet's flashing, Music is crashing
A
As the wooden soldiers march
How to play The Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.