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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
C
C

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Up on the poop deck and walking about

There is a second mate

so steady and so stout

What he isn't thinking of,

he doesn't want to tell

We wish that he would hurry

up and strike
G
G

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Strike the bell, strike the bell
C
C

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Second mate, let us go below
F
F

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Look you well to win
C
C

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G
G

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when you can see it's gonna blow
C
C

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Look at the glass,

you can see that it has fell
G
G

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We wish that you would hurry
C
C

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up and strike strike the bell.

Down on the main deck

and working at the pumps,

there is the lab and watch
G
G

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the swangin' for the bunks.
C
C

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Look out to windward,

you can see a great swell,
G
G

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we wish that he would hurry
C
C

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up and strike the

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C
C

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second mate, let us go below.
B
B
2

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C
C

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F
F

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Look you well to windward,
C
C

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G
G

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you can see it's gonna blow.
B
B
2

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C
C

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Look at the glass,

you can see that it is fell,

we wish that you would
C
C

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hurry up and strike,

Strike the bell!

Forward on the folks we'll head

and keep a sharp lookout

There is Johnny standing along
G
G

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in fur to shout
C
C

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B
B
2

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Lights are burning, brights are
C
C

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G
G

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and everything is well

He's wishing that the 2nd
C
C

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May would strike

Strike the bell!
G
G

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C
C

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Strike the bell, 2nd May, let us go below
F
F

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Look you well to win
C
C

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G
G

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when you can see it's gonna blow
C
C

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Look at the glass,

you can see that it is fell

We wish that you would hurry
C
C

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up and strike,

strike the bell.

After the wheelhouse,

old Edison stands,

Grasping at the helm with his
G
G

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frostbitten hands.
C
C

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He's looking at his compass,

though the course is clear as hell.
G
G

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He's wishing that the second mate
C
C

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would strike,

strike the bell.

Strike the bell, second mate,
C
C

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let us go below.
F
F

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Look you well to win
C
C

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G
G

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when you can see it's gonna blow.
C
C

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Look at the glass,

you can see that it is fell
C
C

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We wish that you would hurry up and strike,

strike the bell

Aft on the quarterdeck,

our gallant captain stands

Looking out to wingman

with the spyglass in his hands
B
B
2

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C
C

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What he isn't thinking of,

we know very well
G
G

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He's thinking more of shortman sail
C
C

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than striking the bell
B
B
2

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Strike the bell, second mate,
B
B
2

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C
C

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let us go below
F
F

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Look you well to win
C
C

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when you can see it's gonna blow.
B
B
2

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C
C

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Look at the glass,

you can see that it is fell.

We wish that you would hurry
B
B
2

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up and strike,
C
C

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strike the bell.

Strike the bell
C
C

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so I can lay my skull below.
F
F

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Look you well to win
C
C

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G
G

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when you can see it's gonna blow.
C
C

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Look at the glass,

you can see that it is fell.

We wish that you would hurry
C
C

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up and strike,

strike the bell.
G
G

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We wish that you would hurry up
C
C

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and strike,

strike the bell.

We'll toss you in the highest well,

if you don't strike that blasted bell.

So strike it soon and strike it well,

just strike, strike the bell.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • F

  • B

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Strike The Bell by Bounding Main is Db major.

The primary chords used in Strike The Bell are Db, Ab, Gb, C.

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

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

The tempo of Strike The Bell is approximately 65 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Strike The Bell. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Bounding Main.

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