The Darktown Strutter's Ball (1936) chords by Ella Fitzgerald

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Intro 1

Verse 1
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I'll be down to get  (D major) you in a taxi,
honey
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A 
Better be ready 'bout  (E major) half past eight  (A major) 
I mean, don't be late
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 (D major) Be there when the band starts  (A major) playin'

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Verse 2

Remember when you get there,

honey

Dance all over the floor

Dance all over my shoes

When the band plays the Jelly Roll blues

Set 'em all alight

At the darktown strutters ball

Interlude 1
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 (G major)  (D major)  (B major)  (D major)  (A major)  (D major) 

Verse 3
D 
I'll be down  (D major) to get you in a push cart,
honey
A 
Better be ready 'bout half past eight  (A major) 
D 
I  (D major) mean don't be late
D 
 (D major) Be there when the band
starts playin'

Verse 4
D 
'Member when you get  (D major) there,
honey
Shim sham wins them all
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Dance all  (G major) over my shoes
D 
 (D major) When the band plays
B 
the Jelly Roll's blues  (B major) 
Set 'em all alight
A 
At the darktown strutters ball  (A major) 