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Idle On Parade

Johnny Worth

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Idle On Parade by Johnny Worth in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Johnny Worth - Idle On Parade

Intro
D

Verse
DThis Is A Camp That Is A-Mighty Tough Were The Marchin' Men Are Made
But I Am A Guy Who Doesn't Dig That Stuff And I'm Idle On PaGradeD​
DThere Is A Man, A Sergeant-Major Lush And He Has Got To Be Obeyed (Yeah!)
And In A Voice Just Like A Little Thrush He Says I'm Idle On PaGrade

Chorus
Now When They CGave Me A Rifle Well They Went Too Far
I'm GMuch Better Off When I Got A Guitar
I CTold The C.o. That I Wanna Be Sent
He DSent Me To A Place WhereA I Could DRepent

Verse 2
DWhen I Was A-Free, I Was A Crazy Pup Rock-A-Boogie Was My Trade
Now Captain Burton-Bassett Says I'm All Shook Up And I'm Idle On PaGrade

Chorus 2
Now When They CGave Me A Rifle Well They Went Too Far
I'm GMuch Better Off When I Got A Guitar
I CTold The C.o. That I Wanna Be Sent
He DSent Me To A Place WhereA I Could DRepent

Verse 3
DWhen I Was A-Free, I Was A Crazy Pup Rock-A-Boogie Was My Trade
Now Captain Burton-Bassett Says I'm All Shook Up And I'm Idle On PaGrade

Solo
D

Chorus 3
Now When They CGave Me A Rifle Well They Went Too Far
I'm GMuch Better Off When I Got A Guitar
I CTold The C.o. That I Wanna Be Sent
He DSent Me To A Place WhereA I Could DRepent

Verse 4
DWhen I Was A-Free, I Was A Crazy Pup Rock-A-Boogie Was My Trade
Now Captain Burton-Bassett Says I'm All Shook Up And I'm Idle On PaGrade

Chorus 4
Now When They CGave Me A Rifle Well They Went Too Far
I'm GMuch Better Off When I Got A Guitar
I CTold The C.o. That I Wanna Be Sent
He DSent Me To A Place WhereA I Could DRepent

Verse 5
DWhen I Was A-Free, I Was A Crazy Pup Rock-A-Boogie Was My Trade
Now Captain Burton-Bassett Says I'm All Shook Up And I'm Idle On PaGrade
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Idle On Parade?

The chords for Idle On Parade are: D, G, C, A

What is the original key of Idle On Parade?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Idle On Parade?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Idle On Parade in another key?

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

Can Idle On Parade be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Idle On Parade on ukulele?

Chord Idle On Parade can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Idle On Parade?

Idle On Parade uses 4 chords: D, G, C, A

What is the easiest way to play Idle On Parade?

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 Idle On Parade released in?

Idle On Parade was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Idle On Parade?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Idle On Parade 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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