The Piper
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VERSE: (Bm) They came from the hills
And they came from the valleys and the plains
They struggled in the cold
In the heat and the snow and in the rain
Came to (A) hear him play (Bm) (A/C#bass) (D) (A/C#bass)
(Bm) Play their (A) minds away (Bm) (A/C#bass) (D) (E)
Chorus: (A) We're all following a (D) strange (A) melody
We're all summoned by a (D) tune (E)
(F#m) We're following the (Bm) piper (F#m)
And we (D) dance (E) beneath the (A) moon (E)
A D A D E
We're following the piper
And we dance beneath the moon for him
And we dance beneath the moon
A E/G#bass C#m F#m F#m E C#m G# C#m
Sub luna saltamus
VERSE
Chorus
VERSE
Chorus
How to play The Piper
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 Bm. 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.