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INTRO: Em  
VERSE:
EPhotograph king, E6watches you goE  E6  
Fashions may Fchange, heaven knowGs, but you Fstill leave a stain on mEe
EOnly to go, E6colours may fadEeE6  
Seasons may cFhange, weather blowsG, but you Fstill leave a mark on me
AWrong-negative fades-never the tC#mwain, reckless and tFame
DI like the beat of your drumA  
DI like to look in your eyesA  
DI like to look thru your tGhings
I'd like to beat on your dArum
DI like the smell of your fleshA  
DI like the dirt that you dishA  
DI like the clothes that you Gwear
I'd like to beat on your dArum
Em
VERSE:
Disco brat-follow the pack
Watching you peel, heaven knows, prison can't hold all this greedy intention
Only to go - I picture you now
Music may change-hi-di-ho keen to follow your nose
Wrong-love out of tune
Sweet is the night, bright light destroys me
CHORUS
I like the beat of your drum
I like to look in your eyes
I like to look thru your things
I'd like to beat on your drum
I like the smell of your flesh
I like the dirt that you dish
I like the clothes that you wear
I'd like to beat on your drum
I'd like to beat on your drum
I'd like to beat on your drum
I like your face in the crowd
I'd like to beat on your drum
I'd like to beat on your drum
I'd like to beat on your drum
I'd like to blow on your horn
I'd like to beat on your drum
  E6022120
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All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

David Bowie, often called the "chameleon of rock" for his frequent reinvention, was a highly influential English singer, songwriter, and actor. His music, stagecraft, and fashion consistently impacted popular culture, with his career spanning from early art and music studies to major commercial breakthroughs like the Ziggy Stardust era. "Beat Of Your Drum" appears on his 1987 album Never Let Me Down. It evokes a feeling of being completely captivated and moved by another's rhythm.

AI-written from these sources:David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Beat Of Your Drum

by David Bowie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

INTRO:

VERSE:

E E6 E E6

Photograph king, watches you go

F G F E

Fashions may change, heaven knows, but you still leave a stain on me

E E6 E E6

Only to go, colours may fade

F G F

Seasons may change, weather blows, but you still leave a mark on me

A C#m F

Wrong-negative fades-never the twain, reckless and tame

D A

I like the beat of your drum

D A

I like to look in your eyes

D G

I like to look thru your things

I'd like to beat on your drum

D A

I like the smell of your flesh

D A

I like the dirt that you dish

D G

I like the clothes that you wear

I'd like to beat on your drum

VERSE:

Disco brat-follow the pack

Watching you peel, heaven knows, prison can't hold all this greedy intention

Only to go - I picture you now

Music may change-hi-di-ho keen to follow your nose

Wrong-love out of tune

Sweet is the night, bright light destroys me

CHORUS

I like the beat of your drum

I like to look in your eyes

I like to look thru your things

I'd like to beat on your drum

I like the smell of your flesh

I like the dirt that you dish

I like the clothes that you wear

I'd like to beat on your drum

I like your face in the crowd

I'd like to beat on your drum

I'd like to blow on your horn

I'd like to beat on your drum

022120

C#m

046654

About Beat Of Your Drum Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Beat Of Your Drum by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Beat Of Your Drum chords”, “Beat Of Your Drum guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Beat Of Your Drum chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Beat Of Your Drum chords and for experienced players who want accurate Beat Of Your Drum lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, E, E6, F, G, A.

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Is "Beat Of Your Drum" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Beat Of Your Drum" by David Bowie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Bowie below.

What key is "Beat Of Your Drum" in?

The chords for "Beat Of Your Drum" show the original chord names (including Em, E, E6, F, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.