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EADGBE G
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE C
EADGBEX A7
EADGBEXX D7
EADGBE E7
Mickey Mouse Club March The Mouseketeers

 The "Mickey Mouse Club March" is an upbeat, classic theme song from the original 1950s television show. Its cheerful, march-like feel is best captured with a lively strumming style, making it both fun and accessible for beginner guitarists.

## Strumming Pattern

Use a bright, steady strumming pattern. A simple down-up (D U D U) in 4/4 time works well. To mimic the marching feel, emphasize the first and third beats:

Down (strong), Up, Down (strong), Up

Alternatively, try Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up for variety.

## Chord Tips

Chords used: G, D, C, A7, D7, E7. These are open chords, ideal for beginners.

  • G to D/C transitions are frequent—practice shifting between these shapes smoothly.
  • A7 and D7 are quick changes; keep your fingers close to the fretboard to switch efficiently.
  • E7 appears in the closing theme. It’s a simple two-finger chord.

## Additional Techniques

For extra bounce, mute the strings lightly with your palm after each down-strum (palm muting). This creates a percussive effect suitable for the song’s rhythm.

On the “M-I-C-K-E-Y” spelling parts, try single down-strums for each letter to highlight them.

Play at a moderate, energetic pace to keep the march style lively.

## Summary

Focus on smooth chord transitions, steady strumming, and clear accentuation to capture the song’s joyful spirit. This song’s simplicity makes it perfect for practicing timing and chord changes!

EADGBE G
EADGBEXX D
EADGBE C
EADGBEX A7
EADGBEXX D7
EADGBE E7
Intro
G D C D
G D C D
Verse 1
G Who's the leader of the club that'sA7 made for you andD7 me?
G M, I, C,C K, E, Y,G M, O,D7 U, S,G E.
 Verse 2
Hey there hi there ho there, you're asA7 welcome as canD7 be.
G M, I, C,C K, E, Y,G M, O,D7 U, S,G E.
 Bridge
MickeyC Mouse(Donald Duck). MickeyG Mouse(Donald Duck).
ForA7 ever let us hold our bannerD7 high(high high high).
 Verse 3
G Come along and sing a song, andA7 join the jamborD7 ee.
G M, I, C,C K, E, Y,G M, O,D7 U, S,G E.
 Chant
G Mick-D eyC MouseD Club.G Mick-D eyC MouseD Club.
G We'llD haveC fun,D we'llG meetD newC fa-D ces,
G We'llD doC thingsD andG we'llD goC pla-D ces.
G AllD a-C roundD theG worldD we'reC mar-D ching.
 Closing Theme
D Come along and sing our song andE7 join our familA7 y.
D M, I, C,G K, E, Y,D M, O,A7 U, S,G E.D
D Through the years we'll all be friends wherE7 ever we mayA7 be.
D M, I, C,G K, E, Y,D M, O,A7 U, S,D E.
MickeyG Mouse. MickeyD Mouse. ForE7 ever let us hold our bannerA7 high.
D Now it's time to say goodbye toE7 all our companA7 y.
D M-I-C . . . see you real soon.G K-E-Y. Why? Because we like you.
D M, O,A7 U, S,G E.D