a-ha - The Bandstand: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "The Bandstand" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn The Bandstand Guitar Chords and Lyrics by a-ha
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Bandstand" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Gm You stand in the doorway D# Cm A block up the street F Ringing the doorbell G# Cm There’s tapping of feet Gm Dm/F High yellow hair D# G# And a worn brown suit Gm Dm/F Enter, and break the news Now, tell me the story I give it the time No need to worry Everything's fine I'll take you away From this name-calling scene Sure, you can bring your magazine Chorus: Gm D# Cm Cold and windblown on the old bandstand F G# Cm You and I walking hand in hand Gm Dm/F A neon-glow shining D# Cm Down on us Gm Don’t wait up for us Dm/F Don’t wait up for us Now, tell me the story I'll give it the time When you stop looking Then you will find I'll take you away From this name-calling scene Just bring your magazine Chorus: Cold and windblown on the old bandstand You and I walking hand in hand A neon glow shining down on us Don't wait up for us, don't wait up for us Cold and windblown on the old bandstand You and I walking hand in hand A neon glow shining down on us Don't wait up for us, don't wait up for us Don't wait up for us, don't wait up for us Don't wait up for us, don't wait up for us Don't wait up for us, don't wait up for us Don't wait up for us, don't wait up for us Don't wait up for us, don't wait up for us You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsCm  Dm  D#  F  Gm  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Bandstand" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Bandstand" by a-ha.