Toys In The Attic
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Dm Am
Voices on the staircase
B C
Toys in the attic are
Dm Am
Calling from the rafters
B C
Ghost of a sigh
Dm Am
Pretty painted faces
B C
Ride on the rocking horse
Dm Am
Memories of shadow
B C
Dreams never die
Dm Am B C
I could fly if I wanted to
Dm Am B C
I could reach for the sky
Dm Am B C
We can swim like the dolphins and...
Dm Am B C
We can laugh' till we cry
B Am Dm
But there's nothing to say
B Am Dm
Dolls made of clay
B Am Dm
We can play all day
G Am Dm
Toys in the attic
Dm Am
Sneaking up the staircase
B C
Toys in the attic are
Dm Am
Waiting for me
B C
Eyes in the dark
Dm Am
Looking for my marbles
B C
Bats in the belfry and
Dm Am B C
I hear music start to play
Dm Am B C
This will be my happy home
Dm An B C
And I'll never be alone
Dm Am B C
We will swim beneath the trees
Dm Am B C
All my happy friends and me
B Am Dm
Hush baby, don't you cry
B Am Dm
Cheer up and dry your eyes
B Am Dm
Come join the happy games
G Am Dm
Toys in the attic
Dm Am
Frolicking in frenzy
B C
Toys in the attic are
Dm Am
Dancing crazy
B C
Whirling around
Dm Am
Spinning through the cobwebs
B C
Bone and lace twirl in time
Dm Am B C
As the clock dissects the rhyme
Dm Am B C
And I could fly if I wanted to
(This will be my happy home)
Dm Am B C
I could reach for the sky
(And I'll never be alone)
Dm Am B C
We can swim like the dolphins and
(We will swim beneath the trees)
Dm Am B C
We can laugh' till we cry
(All my happy friends and me)
B Am Dm
But there's nothing to say
(Hush baby, don't you cry)
B Am Dm
Dolls made of clay
(Cheer up and dry your eyes)
B Am Dm
We can play all day
(Come join the happy games)
G Am Dm
Toys in the attic
B Am Dm
Hush baby, don't you cry
B Am Dm
Cheer up and dry your eyes
B Am Dm
Come join the happy games
G Am Dm
Toys in the attic
Am Dm
Toys in the attic...(3x)
How to play Toys In The Attic
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 Dm. 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.