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Balloon-Alloon-Alloon chords by
Tom Paxton
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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C
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D
D

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G
G

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I want a balloon,

a loon, a loon
C
C

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that I can tie a ribbon to
D
D

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And my balloon, a loon,
G
G

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a loon can drift away

And I expect it very soon
C
C

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that my balloon, a loon, a loon
D
D

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Will be floating in the skies
G
G

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of Mandalay

Let's go walking in the green,

green grass
D
D

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Let's go down to the park

Swingin' on the swings,

slidin' on the slide,
G
G

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we won't come home till dark

You can throw the ball to Peter,

he can throw the ball to me

Then I'll turn around and
C
C

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throw it back to you

Then just to make it perfect
D
D

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G
G

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Em
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as perfect it can be
A
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D
D

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G
G

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There is something that I want so much to do

I want a balloon -a -loon -a -loon
C
C

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that I can tie a ribbon to
D
D

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Then my balloon -a -loon -a -loon
G
G

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can drift away
D
D

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G
G

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And I expect it very soon
C
C

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that my balloon -a -loon -a -loon
D
D

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Will be floating in the skies of
G
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C
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D
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Mandalay
G
G

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C
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D
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G
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Let's have a party in the old treehouse
D
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Let's have toast and jam

Let's all dress in our

parents' old clothes
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G

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Let's have cheese and ham

We'll pretend that we're deserted

in the jungle
C
C

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Where the animals are coming very soon

And the only hope of rescue
D
D

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G
G

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E
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is to ride an S .O .S.
A
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D
D

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G
G

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and tie it to a balloon -a -loon -a -loon

I want a balloon -a -loon -a -loon
C
C

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that I can tie a ribbon to
D
D

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And my balloon -a -loon -a -loon
G
G

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can drift away
D
D

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G
G

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And I expect that very soon
C
C

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my balloon, a -loon, a -loon,
D
D

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Will be floating in the skies of Mandalay.
G
G

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And I expect that very soon
C
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C#dim
C#dim
4

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my balloon, a -loon, a -loon,
C
C

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D
D

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Will be floating in the skies of Mandalay.
G
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • E

  • C#dim

    4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Balloon-Alloon-Alloon by Tom Paxton is A major.

The primary chords used in Balloon-Alloon-Alloon are A, D, E, F#m, B, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, E, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Balloon-Alloon-Alloon is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Balloon-Alloon-Alloon using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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