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Duke Ellington Bond Promo chords by
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Key: Ab major
Verse 1
G
G

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In just a moment another Ellington classic,


but deserting the 88s

to take our place at the microphone

is the Duke himself.

Mr. Ellington? Thank you.

I know I haven't had time

to put this little rhyme to music yet

But I'd like to know

what you folks think of the words.

Here we go

There was a young woman named

May
F
F

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Who cried to her mother one day?
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I want a new hat

and so that is that I'm off to

go spending my pay

There was a young woman named Belle,

who really got paid very well.

She said to her mom, I'm buying a bond.

Now which one is smarter, pray tell?

Well, I'm not saying that you girls don't

need a new hat now and then.

But it is a mighty smart idea

to invest part of your salary

in United States savings bond

every single day, payday.

If you keep that up regularly,

there comes a day,
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or there'll come a day,
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when you can buy far more

than just a new hat.

You can make many

a dream come true.

For instance,

get yourself a whole new wardrobe

and take that long vacation cruise
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you've so often dreamed about.

For every 3,

you'll get back 4 in just 10 years,

and that's good, solid investment.

So make your favorite

dream come true.
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Save for it through United
G
G

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States Savings Bonds.

Get them at your bank,

post office,
Eb
Eb
6

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or on the payroll savings plan where you work.

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Chords
  • G

  • F

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Duke Ellington Bond Promo by Duke Ellington is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Duke Ellington Bond Promo are Ab, Gb, Fb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Gb, Fb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Duke Ellington Bond Promo is approximately 44 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Duke Ellington Bond Promo 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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