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Strike Up The Boys In The Band

Hudson Brothers

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Strike Up The Boys In The Band by Hudson Brothers

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
G

Verse 1
CBack In The Nightclub Playing In This Dump
CBack In The Nightclub Singing To My Drum
And I'd FRather Be Home
I'd D7Rather Be Home In GBed

Verse 2
CSitting On This Filthy Stage Singing A Tune
CSitting On This Filthy Stage From May To June
And I'd FRather Be Dead (He'd Rather Be Dead)
I'd D7Rather Be Home In GBed

Chorus
So CStrike Up The Boys In The Band
FStand Up, Give Them A D7Hand
Cause They're FReal Rock Shooters
And We're G#Doing The GBest That We CCan
      G  Play It To Me.

Solo
C
F     D7  G

Chorus
So CStrike Up The Boys In The Band
FStand Up, Give Them A D7Hand
Cause They're FReal Rock Shooters
And We're G#Doing The GBest That We CCan
N.C.  G

Verse 3
CBack To The Nightclub And Nobody Cares (Nobody Cares)
CBack To The White Shoes And Double Knit Players
And I'd FRather Be Dead (He'd Rather Be Dead)
I'd D7Rather Be Home In GBed

Chorus
So CStrike Up The Boys In The Band (Strike Up The Boys In The Band)
FStand Up, Give Them A D7Hand
Cause They're FReal Rock Shooters
And We're G#Doing The GBest That We CCan

Interlude
N.c.
(Drum Riff)  So...

Outro
CStrike Up The Boys In The Band
FStand Up, Give Them A D7Hand  G​
CStrike Up The Boys In The Band
FStand Up, Give Them A D7Hand  G​
CStrike Up The Boys In The Band
FStand Up, Give Them A D7Hand  G​
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Strike Up The Boys In The Band?

The chords for Strike Up The Boys In The Band are: G, C, F, D7, G#

What is the original key of Strike Up The Boys In The Band?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Strike Up The Boys In The Band?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Strike Up The Boys In The Band in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Strike Up The Boys In The Band be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Strike Up The Boys In The Band on ukulele?

Chord Strike Up The Boys In The Band can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Strike Up The Boys In The Band?

Strike Up The Boys In The Band uses 5 chords: G, C, F, D7, G#

What is the easiest way to play Strike Up The Boys In The Band?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Strike Up The Boys In The Band released in?

Strike Up The Boys In The Band was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Strike Up The Boys In The Band?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Strike Up The Boys In The Band to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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