Were Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line
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[Verso 1]
C
Mother dear, I'm writing you from somewhere in France,
G7 C
Hoping this finds you well.
C
Sergeant says I'm doing fine, a soldier and a half,
D7 G G7
Here's a song that we'll all sing, it'll make laugh!
[Refrão]
C
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
G7
Have you any dirty washing, mother dear
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
C
‘Cos washing day is here
C7 F
Whether the weather may be wet or fine
D7 G G7
We’ll rub along without a care
C A
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
F G7 C
If the Siegfried Line’s still there!
[Verso 2]
C
Everybody's mucking in and doing their job,
G7 C
Wearing a great big smile.
C
Everybody's got to keep their spirit up today,
D7
if you want to keep in swing,
G G7
Here's a song to sing;
[Refrão]
C
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
G7
Have you any dirty washing, mother dear
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
C
‘Cos washing day is here
C7 F
Whether the weather may be wet or fine
D7 G G7
We’ll rub along without a care
C A
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
F G7 C G7 C
If the Siegfried Line’s still there!
How to play Were Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line
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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?
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