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Drum Fife

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[Intro]
 Gm   C(x2)
[Verse 1]
GmAway, away Gmfoul dreams
CmYou're gonna lCmisten now to me
GmNo rules, or Gmin-betweens
CmYou're gonna lCmisten now to Fme
N.C.           Gm  
Waste all your time
Find another Ebkind of boy Foh-oh
N.C.              Gm  
A feint up on the line
A phantom I don't Ebcare to Fhold
[Pre-Chorus]
GmCome on along on an Bbeastern shore
GmCome on along you're Cmine
GmCome on along on a Bbwinter's morn
GmCome on along you're Cmine
You're EbmiiiiGmine
[Chorus]
In BbsightEb, the dBbrum and Ebfife with BbsteamEb  
BbRacing Ebscene to BbsceneEb  
BbTo break this Ebbeast with Cneed
N.C.
Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day
[Interlude]
 Gm   Cm(x2)
[Verse 2]
GmIn mind. A Gmfetching June
CmYou're gonna Cmlisten now to me
GmWhat's done, what's lGmeft as ruin
CmYou're gonna Cmlisten now to me
[Pre-Chorus]
GmCome on along on an Bbeastern shore
GmCome on along you're Cmine
GmCome on along on a Bbwinter's morn
GmCome on along you're Cmine
You're EbmiiiiiGmne
[Chorus]
In sBbightEb, the dBbrum and fEbife with BbsteamEb  
BbRacing Ebscene to BbsceneEb  
BbTo break this Ebbeast in Bbneed
BbTo remedy Ebwhat's been BbbleedingEb  
BbCause I will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my Ebdying
BbI will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my Ebdying
BbI will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my dying Cday
BbCause I will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my Ebdying day
[Bridge]
BbDon't you Ebever be BbafraidEb  
BbDon't you Ebever be BbafraidEb  
BbDon't you Ebever be BbafraidEb  
BbNo more, Ebno more, Bbno moreEb  
[Refrain]
BbCause I will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my Ebdying day
(Don't you ever be afraid)
CBbause I will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my Ebdying
BbI will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my Ebdying
BbI will Ebbang this Bbdrum to my Ebdying day
N.C.
Cause I will bang this drum
I REALLY HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT!

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Drum Fife

by The Smashing Pumpkins

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Gm C

(x2)

[Verse 1]

Gm Gm

Away, away foul dreams

Cm Cm

You're gonna listen now to me

Gm Gm

No rules, or in-betweens

Cm Cm F

You're gonna listen now to me

N.C.

Waste all your time

Eb F

Find another kind of boy oh-oh

N.C.

A feint up on the line

Eb F

A phantom I don't care to hold

[Pre-Chorus]

Gm Bb

Come on along on an eastern shore

Gm C

Come on along you're mine

Gm Bb

Come on along on a winter's morn

Gm C

Come on along you're mine

Eb Gm

You're miiiiine

[Chorus]

Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb

In sight, the drum and fife with steam

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Racing scene to scene

Bb Eb C

To break this beast with need

N.C.

Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day

[Interlude]

Gm Cm

(x2)

[Verse 2]

Gm Gm

In mind. A fetching June

Cm Cm

You're gonna listen now to me

Gm Gm

What's done, what's left as ruin

Cm Cm

You're gonna listen now to me

[Pre-Chorus]

Gm Bb

Come on along on an eastern shore

Gm C

Come on along you're mine

Gm Bb

Come on along on a winter's morn

Gm C

Come on along you're mine

Eb Gm

You're miiiiine

[Chorus]

Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb

In sight, the drum and fife with steam

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Racing scene to scene

Bb Eb Bb

To break this beast in need

Bb Eb Bb Eb

To remedy what's been bleeding

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Cause I will bang this drum to my dying

Bb Eb Bb Eb

I will bang this drum to my dying

Bb Eb Bb C

I will bang this drum to my dying day

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day

[Bridge]

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Don't you ever be afraid

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Don't you ever be afraid

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Don't you ever be afraid

Bb Eb Bb Eb

No more, no more, no more

[Refrain]

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Cause I will bang this drum to my dying day

(Don't you ever be afraid)

Bb Eb Bb Eb

Cause I will bang this drum to my dying

Bb Eb Bb Eb

I will bang this drum to my dying

Bb Eb Bb Eb

I will bang this drum to my dying day

N.C.

Cause I will bang this drum

I REALLY HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT!

About Drum Fife Chords by The Smashing Pumpkins

Learn how to play Drum Fife by The Smashing Pumpkins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Drum Fife chords”, “Drum Fife guitar chords”, or “The Smashing Pumpkins Drum Fife 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 Drum Fife chords and for experienced players who want accurate Drum Fife lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, C, Cm, F, Eb, A.

FAQ — Drum Fife by The Smashing Pumpkins

How do I play "Drum Fife" by The Smashing Pumpkins on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Drum Fife" to a different key?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "Drum Fife"?

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Is "Drum Fife" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Drum Fife" by The Smashing Pumpkins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Smashing Pumpkins below.

What key is "Drum Fife" in?

The chords for "Drum Fife" show the original chord names (including Gm, C, Cm, F, Eb, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.