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Chords and Lyrics for Frère Jacques

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Traditional Music
Traditional Lyrics

FRENCH

F 
Frere Jacques,

Frere Jacques,

   C   F 
Dormez vous?

   C   F 
Dormez vous?

C            F 
Sonnez les matines!

C            F 
Sonnez les matines!

      C     F 
Ding, dang, dong.

      C     F 
Ding, dang, dong.

ENGLISH

F 
Are you sleeping?

Are you sleeping?

     C  F 
Brother John,

     C  F 
Brother John,

C                 F 
Morning bells are ringing!

C                 F 
Morning bells are ringing!

     C     F 
Ding dang, dong.

      C     F 
Ding, dang, dong.

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Chords

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Instrument Chords
Banjo C Major F Major
Guitar C Major F Major
Mandolin C Major F Major
Piano C Major F Major
Ukulele C Major F Major

Sheet Music for Frère Jacques

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