The Darktown Strutters Ball Chords
by Joe Brown
The Darktown Strutters Ball by Joe Brown is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, E, Bb, B, D, G# and F#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro:
( A E )
I'll be
#1:
A
down to get you in a hot rod, honey
Bb B
You better be ready about half past eight
E
Oh sugar don't be late
A E
I want to be there when the band starts playing
A
Remember when we get there, honey
Bb B
The two-steps I'm goin' to have 'em all
D G#
Goin' to tear my blue suede shoes
A F#
When I hear those yellowbell blues
B E A
Tomorrow night, at the Darktown Strutter's Ball
E
Hobnail boots!
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