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Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By chords by
Hank Thompson
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
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Oh, won't you tell me

when the flag is passing by?

Oh, won't you tell me
E
E

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when the flag is passing by?
D
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While standing there that day
A
A

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I heard the stranger say

Won't you tell me
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when the flag is passing by?

Then he said,

I hear the sound of marching feet
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And I can hear the trumpets up the street
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And since this is the fourth
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day of Ju_ ly

Won't you tell me
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when the flag is passing by?

Before I turned to look I knew I'd find

That the man who spoke these words
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to me was blind
D
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Just let me pretend to see old
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glory once again

Would you tell me
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when the flag is passing by

Oh, the blazing sun above

that day was warm,

but he was wearing his old army uniform.
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Ribbons pinned by his lapel,
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a gallant story they did tell,

why he wished to know
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the flag was passing by.

How many times has this long

-forgotten man
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Went to battle for that flag in some far land?
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If it were not for men like he,
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you and I could not be free,
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So I told him that the flag was passing by.

Oh, I stood there right beside

him in the crowd
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And I felt so very thankful and so proud
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In his old red army suit,
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he gave a sharp salute

When I told him that the
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flag was passing by

Oh, won't you tell me

when the flag is passing by

Oh, won't you tell me
F
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when the flag is passing by
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6

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While stand_ ing there that day,
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I heard the stranger say,

Won't you tell me
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when the flag is passing by?

Won't you tell me
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when the flag is passing by?

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when the flag is passing by?

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when the flag is passing by?

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when the flag is passing by?

Oh, won't you tell me

when the flag is passing by...

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Chords

  • A

  • E

  • D

  • Bb

  • F

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By?

The original key of Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By by Hank Thompson is A major.

What are the main chords for Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By?

The primary chords used in Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By are A, E, D, Bb, F, Eb.

Do I need a capo to play Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By?

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

Is Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By?

The tempo of Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By is approximately 102 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By?

You can easily change the key of Tell Me When The Flag Is Passing By 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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