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THE LOCOMOTION
THE BEACH BOYS
The first verse is sung with no musical instruments being played
Intro: Eb  
Verse 1 (N.C.):
EbEverybody's doing a Cbrand new dance now
 Eb(come on babCy do the locomotion)
EbI know you'll get to like it 
if you Cgive it a chance now
 Eb(come on babCy do the locomotion)
Chorus:
AbMy little baby sister can Fdo it with ease
AbIt's easier than learning your FABC
So Bbcome on, come on do the locomotion with Ebme
Bridge:
EbYou gotta swing your hips nowAb  
Come on baby jump Ebup, jump back
BbWell I think you got the knack, whoa, whoa
Verse 2:
EbNow that you can do it let's Cmake a chain now
(Ebcome on baby Cdo the locomotion)
EbA chuga chuga motion like a Crailway train now
(Ebcome on baby Cdo the locomotion)
Chorus:
AbDo it nice and easy now Fdon't loose control
AbA little bit of rhythm and a Flotta soul
BbCome on come on do the locomotion with meEb  
Guitar Solo:  Eb   Eb   Ab   Ab   Eb   Eb   Bb   Bb(play 2x)
Verse 3:
EbMove around the floor in Ca locomotion 
(Ebcome on baby Cdo the locomotion)
EbDo it holding hands if you Cdo get the notion
(Ebcome on baby Cdo the locomotion)
Chorus:
AbThere's never been a dance that's so Feasy to do
AbIt even makes you happy when you’re Ffeeling blue
BbSo come on, come on do the locomotion with meEb  
Eb(come on baby Cdo the locomotion)
Outro:
BbSo come on, come on do the locomotion with meEb  
Eb(come on baby Cdo the locomotion)
BbSo come on, come on do the locomotion with meEb  
Eb(come on baby Cdo the locomotion)
Eb(come on baby Cdo the locomotion)
Eb(come on baby Cdo the locomotion)

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The Loco-Motion

by The Beach Boys

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THE LOCOMOTION

THE BEACH BOYS

The first verse is sung with no musical instruments being played

Intro:

Verse 1 (N.C.):

Eb C

Everybody's doing a brand new dance now

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

I know you'll get to like it

if you give it a chance now

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Chorus:

Ab F

My little baby sister can do it with ease

Ab F

It's easier than learning your ABC

Bb Eb

So come on, come on do the locomotion with me

Bridge:

Eb Ab

You gotta swing your hips now

Come on baby jump up, jump back

Well I think you got the knack, whoa, whoa

Verse 2:

Eb C

Now that you can do it let's make a chain now

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Eb C

A chuga chuga motion like a railway train now

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Chorus:

Ab F

Do it nice and easy now don't loose control

Ab F

A little bit of rhythm and a lotta soul

Bb Eb

Come on come on do the locomotion with me

Eb Eb Ab Ab Eb Eb Bb Bb

Guitar Solo: (play 2x)

Verse 3:

Eb C

Move around the floor in a locomotion

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Eb C

Do it holding hands if you do get the notion

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Chorus:

Ab F

There's never been a dance that's so easy to do

Ab F

It even makes you happy when you’re feeling blue

Bb Eb

So come on, come on do the locomotion with me

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Outro:

Bb Eb

So come on, come on do the locomotion with me

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Bb Eb

So come on, come on do the locomotion with me

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

Eb C

(come on baby do the locomotion)

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