When Salome Plays The Drum
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The plot begins to thicken
C
Phasers on stun
[Chorus]
F G C
Take them to the carnival (take them to the carnival)
F G C
Let them hear the conga
F G C
Tonight the tempo feels so right
Bb C
Tomorrow may be wrong-a
[Instrumental]
C C Bb C C x2
[Verse 3]
C
Gendarme close her down
C
Make her leave the town
Bb
She caught the flight to Rio
C
Nothin' to say
C
Wavin' from the plane
C
Pourin' pink champagne
Bb
She toasts her loyal trio
C
It was a lucrative stay
[Chorus]
F G C
Ooh take them to the carnival (take them to the carnival)
F G C
Let them hear the conga
F G C
Tonight the tempo feels so right
Bb C
Tomorrow may be wrong-a
F G C
(Oh won't you) take them to the carnival (take them to the carnival)
F G C
Let them play for hours
F G C
Tonight the weather feels so right
Bb C
Tomorrow (tomorrow) feels like showers
[Outro]
C C Bb C
C C Bb C
(Repeat, de to end)
How to play When Salome Plays The Drum
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 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.