Tiptoe Through The Tulips
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Tiptoe Through The Tulips:Tiny Tim.
Written in 1926, this song was popular
over the ensuing decades. Tiny Tim's
version hit #17 in 1968.
#1.
C G7
Tiptoe through the window,
C C7 F Fm
by the window, that is where I'll be.
C G7 C F C G7
Come tiptoe through the Tulips, with me.
#2.
C G7
Tiptoe from your pillow,
C C7 F Fm
to the shadow, of the Willow tree.
C G7 C F C C7
And tiptoe through the tulips with me.
Chorus:
F Em A7
Knee deep, in flowers we'll stray..
Em D7 G
we'll keep, the showers away.
#3.
C G7
And if I kiss you in the garden,
C C7 F Fm
in the moonlight, will you pardon me?
C G7 C F C C7
Come tiptoe through the tulips with me?
Chorus:
F Em A7
Knee deep, in flowers we'll stray..
Em D7 G
we'll keep, the showers away.
#4.
C G7
And if I kiss you in the garden,
C C7 F Fm
in the moonlight, will you pardon me?
C G7 C F C G7 C
Come tiptoe through the tulips with me?
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Tiptoe Through The Tulips
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.