When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along
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D9 G G6
When the red, red robin comes
D9 D7 G Em Am7 D7
Bob, bob bobbin' along, along,
G
There'll be no more sobbin' when
D9 D7 G G/B G7 G7/13-
He starts throbbin' his old, sweet song.
C C/B Am7 Am7/G
Wake up, wake up, you sleepy head;
G G/B Em7 Em6
Get up, get up, get out of bed.
A9 Em7 A9 A7
Cheer up, cheer up the sun is red.
D7 Fdim Am7 D9 D7
Live, love, laugh and be happy.
G
What if I've been blue,
D9 D7 G Em Am7 D7
Now I'm walkin' through fields of flow'rs.
G
Rain may glisten, but
D9 D7 G G/B G7 G7/13-
Still I listen for hours and hours.
C Am
I'm just a kid again,
Cm Cm7
Doin' what I did again,
G G/F# Gdim Edim
Singin' a song
D9 G G6
When the red, red robin comes
D9 D7 G Am7 G
Bob, bob bobbin' along
How to play When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D9. 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.