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Chords and Lyrics for When the Saints Go Marching In

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Traditional Music
Traditional Lyrics

VERSE 1

D 
Oh, when the saints go marching in,

                                A7 
Oh, when the saints go marching in,

           D                  G 
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

A7       D              A7  D 
When the saints go marching in.

  
VERSE 2

D 
Oh, when the drums begin to bang,

                            A7 
Oh, when the drums begin to bang,

           D                  G 
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

A7       D              A7  D 
When the saints go marching in.

  
VERSE 3

D 
Oh, when the stars fall from the sky,

                                 A7 
Oh, when the stars fall from the sky,

           D                  G 
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

A7       D              A7  D 
When the saints go marching in.

  
VERSE 4

D 
Oh, when the moon turns red with blood,

                                 A7 
Oh, when the moon turns red with blood,

           D                  G 
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

A7       D              A7  D 
When the saints go marching in.

VERSE 5

D 
Oh, when the fire begins to blaze,

                            A7 
Oh, when the fire begins to blaze,

           D                  G 
Oh Lord, I want to be in that number,

A7       D              A7  D 
When the saints go marching in.

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Chords

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Instrument Chords
Banjo A7 D Major G Major
Guitar A7 D Major G Major
Mandolin A7 D Major G Major
Piano A7 D Major G Major
Ukulele A7 D Major G Major

Sheet Music for When the Saints Go Marching In

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