When You Are A King
View chords used in this chart
To play along to this song I have my capo on the first fret (key of Ebm
Intro = Dm E Dm E
verse 1
Dm Gm A
Parting in your hair it's hardly ever there wash your face
Dm Gm A
Shabby in your dress always look a mess don't you care
F Gm
Mummy's there to see you always look your best
Gm
Change your dirty vest
[Refrão]A D E A
When you grow to be a king never do a thing
F#m
Four and twenty blackbirds sing along
Bm
Royal gifts they they all will bring
E A D
When you are a king everywhere you go
E A F#m
People bowing low carriages to take you anywhere
Bm E Dm Dm E Dm E
Feet won't touch a thing when you are a king
verse 2
Dm Gm A
Tore your shirt again fighting in the rain with what's his name
Dm Gm A
Shoe black in your face you're really a disgrace mummy smiles
F Gm
And all the while because she loves you she will worry so
Gm
And if you're good you know that
[Refrão]A D E A
When you are a king never do a thing
F#m
Four and twenty blackbirds sing along
Bm
Royal gifts they all will bring
E A D
When you are a king everywhere you go
E A F#m
People bowing low carriages to take you anywhere
Bm E Dm
Feet won't touch a thing when you are a king
Repeat Chorus
A D E A
When you are a king never do a thing
F#m
Four and twenty blackbirds sing along
Bm
Royal gifts they all will bring
E A D
When you are a king everywhere you go
E A F#m
People bowing low carriages to take you anywhere
Bm E A
Feet won't touch a thing when you are a king
How to play When You Are A King
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 Ebm. 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.