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Distant Drums

Jim Reeves

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Distant Drums by Jim Reeves in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
I Hear The Sound OfD Distant Drums, Far Away, GFar Away        D              G​
And If They Call FoDr Me To Come, Then I GMust Go AndC You Must Stay  G           D               G​

Verse 2
So Mary Marry MGe, Let's Not Wait,           C​
Let's Share All TheD Time We Can Before It's Too Late                     G​
Love Me Now, FoGr Now Is All The Time There May Be                         C​
If You Love DMe Mary, Mary Marry Me                  G​

Verse 3
I Hear The Sound OfD Bugles Blow, Far Away, FGar Away       D              G​
And If They Call, TheDn I Must Go, Across TheG Sea, SCo Wild And GraGy             D            G​

Verse 4
So Mary Marry MGe, Let's Not Wait,           C​
For The DistantD Drums Might Change Our Wedding Date                              G​
And Love Me Now, For GNow Is All The Time There May Be                            C​
If You Love DMe Mary, Mary Marry Me                  G​
Also available in: A (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Distant Drums?

The chords for Distant Drums are: D, G, C

What is the original key of Distant Drums?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Distant Drums?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Distant Drums in another key?

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

Can Distant Drums be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Distant Drums on ukulele?

Chord Distant Drums can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Distant Drums?

Distant Drums uses 3 chords: D, G, C

What is the easiest way to play Distant Drums?

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 Distant Drums released in?

Distant Drums was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Distant Drums?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Distant Drums 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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