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Dinner Bell

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[Chorus]
GI've been Cleaving Bbon my CthingsF  
So in the Gmmorning when the Bbmorning bird Csings
DmThere's still Fdinner Eon my dinner
AmJacket till the Edinner bell AmringsF  
[Verse 1]
ExBbperimental Fdog
ESaliEvating Bdog
GGood doDg
AmWaiting for the Emdinner bell to Amdo the bell Dmthing
AmDinner bell, Edinner bell, AmringD  
[Chorus]
GI've been Cleaving Bbon my CthingsF  
So in the Gmmorning when the Bbmorning bird Csings
DmThere's still Fdinner Eon my dinner
AmJacket till the Edinner bell AmringsF  
[Verse 2]
BbI don't want a pizza, I don't want a piece of (experimental dog)
Peanut brittle, FI don't want a pear.
EI don't want a bagel, I don't want a bean, I wouldn't like (salivating dog)
A bag of Bbeef or a beer or a
GCup of chowder, corn, cake, or creamed cauliDflower cause I'm (good dog)
Waiting Amfor the Emdinner bell to Amdo the bell Dmthing (waiting for the dinner bell)
AmDinner bell Edinner bell AmringD  
[Bridge]
EmShoulder, F#mbicep, Gelbow, Aarm
DForearm, Emthumb, wrist, Fknuckle, Gpalm
CMiddle, Dpinky, Esus4index, Ering
AmDinner bell, Edinner bell, AmdingF  
[Verse 3]
BbI don't know whether I'd rather be having a bottle of vinegar (experimental dog)
I don't know whether I'd Frather be having an egg.
EI don't know whether I'd rather be having an order of bacon (salivating dog)
Or whether I'd rather be having a Bbasket of garlic bread.
I don't know Gwhether I'd rather be having some pie or (good dog)
DSaving my appetite 'cause I'm
AmWaiting for the Emdinner bell to Amdo the bell Dmthing (waiting for the dinner bell)
AmDinner bell, Edinner bell, AmringD  
[Chorus]
GI've been Cleaving Bbon my CthingsF  
So in the Gmmorning when the Bbmorning bird Csings
DmThere's still Fdinner Eon my dinner
AmJacket till the Edinner bell Amdoes the bell Fthing
AmDinner bell, Edinner bell, Amdo the bell Fthing
I'm Amwaiting for the Emdinner bell to Amdo the bell Dmthing
AmDinner bell, Edinner bell, Amding, ding, Fding
AmWaiting for the Emdinner bell to Amdo the bell Dmthing
AmDinner bell, Edinner bell, Amding, ding, Fding
AmWaiting for the Emdinner bell to Amdo the bell Dmthing
AmDinner bell, Edinner bell, Amding

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Dinner Bell

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

Esus4

[Chorus]

G C Bb C F

I've been leaving on my things

Gm Bb C

So in the morning when the morning bird sings

Dm F E

There's still dinner on my dinner

Am E Am F

Jacket till the dinner bell rings

[Verse 1]

Bb F

Experimental dog

E E B

Salivating dog

G D

Good dog

Am Em Am Dm

Waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing

Am E Am D

Dinner bell, dinner bell, ring

[Chorus]

G C Bb C F

I've been leaving on my things

Gm Bb C

So in the morning when the morning bird sings

Dm F E

There's still dinner on my dinner

Am E Am F

Jacket till the dinner bell rings

[Verse 2]

I don't want a pizza, I don't want a piece of (experimental dog)

Peanut brittle, I don't want a pear.

I don't want a bagel, I don't want a bean, I wouldn't like (salivating dog)

A bag of beef or a beer or a

G D

Cup of chowder, corn, cake, or creamed cauliflower cause I'm (good dog)

Am Em Am Dm

Waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing (waiting for the dinner bell)

Am E Am D

Dinner bell dinner bell ring

[Bridge]

Em F#m G A

Shoulder, bicep, elbow, arm

D Em F G

Forearm, thumb, wrist, knuckle, palm

C D Esus4 E

Middle, pinky, index, ring

Am E Am F

Dinner bell, dinner bell, ding

[Verse 3]

I don't know whether I'd rather be having a bottle of vinegar (experimental dog)

I don't know whether I'd rather be having an egg.

I don't know whether I'd rather be having an order of bacon (salivating dog)

Or whether I'd rather be having a basket of garlic bread.

I don't know whether I'd rather be having some pie or (good dog)

Saving my appetite 'cause I'm

Am Em Am Dm

Waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing (waiting for the dinner bell)

Am E Am D

Dinner bell, dinner bell, ring

[Chorus]

G C Bb C F

I've been leaving on my things

Gm Bb C

So in the morning when the morning bird sings

Dm F E

There's still dinner on my dinner

Am E Am F

Jacket till the dinner bell does the bell thing

Am E Am F

Dinner bell, dinner bell, do the bell thing

Am Em Am Dm

I'm waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing

Am E Am F

Dinner bell, dinner bell, ding, ding, ding

Am Em Am Dm

Waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing

Am E Am F

Dinner bell, dinner bell, ding, ding, ding

Am Em Am Dm

Waiting for the dinner bell to do the bell thing

Am E Am

Dinner bell, dinner bell, ding

About Dinner Bell Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Dinner Bell by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dinner Bell chords”, “Dinner Bell guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Dinner Bell 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 Dinner Bell chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dinner Bell lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, Bb, F, Gm, Dm.

FAQ — Dinner Bell by They Might Be Giants

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Is "Dinner Bell" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Dinner Bell" in?

The chords for "Dinner Bell" show the original chord names (including G, C, Bb, F, Gm, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.