Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) - G major
Public domain – lyrics and melody
Purpose
This traditional song is used purely as a musical learning tool, helping you practise steady chord changes using a familiar, rhythmic lyric structure.
Song Overview
Key: G major
Time feel: Moderate and steady
Chord focus: Major triads, dominant movement
Skill level: Beginner → Advanced versions available
Version 1 – Beginner
Clear major-key harmony. Regular chord changes.
This version uses a predictable harmonic rhythm to help you practise changing chords in time, without rushing or overthinking the movement.
[Chorus]
[G]Daisy, Daisy, [C]give me your answer [G]do
[D]I’m half [G]crazy [A]all for the love of [D]you
It [D7]won’t be a stylish [G]marriage, I can’t af[C]ford a [G]carriage [D7]
But [G]you’ll look [D]sweet up[G]on the [D7]seat of a [G]bicycle [D]built for [G]two
Practice Notes
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Keep the rhythm steady and sing the words in your head as you play.
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Focus on changing chords exactly with the lyrics, not before.
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Repeat the chorus several times until the changes feel automatic.