WHEN THE SAINTS
GO MARCHING IN
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Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: ~215 bpm. |
Traditional, dating from early 1900's, perhaps based in part on the 1896 song "When the Saints are marching in" by Katharine Purvis and James
M. Black. Popularized by Louis Armstrong & his Orchestra (1938). |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Guitar chord notation & youTube video keys need checking.
Guitar Chord Notation
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Key of G
Key of C |
For others keys, use capo. |
Verse 1 (of several)
G
C
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
D7
G7
Oh, when the saints go march ing in,
G C
C F
Lord I want to be in that number,
G D7 G
C G7 C
When the saints go march - ing in.
G
C
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
D7
G7
Oh, when the saints go march ing in,
G C
C F
Lord I want to be in that number,
G D7 G
C G7 C
When the saints go march - ing in.
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Verses 2 - 4
Oh, when the sun … begins to shine, Oh, when the sun … begins to shine, I want to be in that number When the sun begins to shine Oh, when my Lord … he calls me there, Oh, when my Lord … he calls me there, I want to be in that number When my Lord he calls me there, Oh, when guitars … begin to strum, Oh, when guitars … begin to strum, I want to be in that number When guitars begin to strum. |
Verses 5 - 7
Oh, when the trumpet … sounds its call, Oh, when the trumpet … sounds its call, I want to be in that number When the trumpet sounds its call. Oh, when ‘ccordions … start to play, Oh, when ‘ccordions … start to play, I want to be in that number When 'ccordions start to play. Oh, when the saints … go marching in, Oh, when the saints … go marching in, Lord I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in. |
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Some of these videos include an introductory verse (or more) with a different chord arrangement than is given above.
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Key: F
Tempo: ~225 bpm Group: The Weavers: Posted by: Carlo Shena |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~170 bpm Performer: ? Posted by: MrGingerHands A short piece, but one of the very few in the key ofC. |
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Key: C from time 0 to 0:48
D from 0:48 to 1:42 (end) Tempo: ~200 bpm Singer: ? Posted by: Kids Songs English |
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Key: G
Tempo: ~225 bpm Performers: Bob and Hector Our talented Australian friends. Posted by: bertosvids Hector, on the button accordion, plays "When the Saints ...", while Bob, on the piano accordion, plays "Red River Valley". Brilliant! You will need to focus on the button accordion. |
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Key: Eb from time 0 to 1:32
Tempo: ~210 bpm Key: F after time 1:32 Tempo is reduced at time 2:09 Group: Mormon Tabernacle Choir Posted by: Mormon Tabernacle Choir |
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Key: D from time 0 to 1:07
Eb from 1:07 to 2:06 (end) Tempo: ~210 bpm. Singers: ? Posted by: Muffin Songs |
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Key: E
Tempo: ~195 bpm Singer: ? Posted by: ? |
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Key: Eb
Tempo: ~270 bpm. Singer: Fats Domino Posted by: OnlyJazzHQ |
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Key: F
Tempo: ~235 bpm Group: Andre Rieu Concert Posted by: Andre Rieu |
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Key: Db
Tempo: ~205 bpm Singer: Johnny Cash and friends. Posted by: PeterRabbit59 |
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Key: F
Tempo: ~210 bpm Group: Dublin Gospel Choir Posted by: Niamh Smith |
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Key: This is jazzed up, so I'm not sure of the
key, but I play along in D, just for the fun of it. Tempo: ~235 bpm Singers: Louis Armstrong & Danny Kaye Posted by: Alex Suzano They do "When The Saints" at beginning and end, and with its theme running throughout in a "jazz" kind of way. Fun to listen to, and play along (sort of play-along). |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
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Other Lyrics:
There are many different versions of this song. Wikipedia gives this common standard version on its site. |
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in Lord I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh, when the drums begin to bang Oh, when the drums begin to bang I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh, when the stars fall from the sky Oh, when the stars fall from the sky I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh, when the moon turns red with blood Oh, when the moon turns red with blood I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh, when the horsemen begin to ride Oh, when the horsemen begin to ride I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh, when the fire begins to blaze Oh, when the fire begins to blaze I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in Oh, when the saints go marching in Oh, when the saints go marching in I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in. |
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