F# B F# He made his way to the border E B E C# In the shadow under the trees F# B F# Down by a stream in a hollow E B E C# Turn your head feel the breeze D# B F# And the red Queen was waiting for the news D# F# For the white King to move D# B F# And the balance hung upon the head of one who tried E To stay within the shadows C# And keep his undercover secret tight F# B F# They let him in by a backway E B E C# Into a chamber reserved for the Queen F# B F# She took the note that he gave her E B E C# Opened it slowly and started to read D# B F# Run to the treasury and bring me back some gold D# F# Give it to the pawn who came, she cried D# B F# He says the white King thinks the game of chess is wrong E And all the courtiers crowded her C# and this is what she told the gathered round F# B E Go to the store by the dungeon E B E C# Take all the red paint take all the white F# B F# Make up a newborn colour E B E C# Cover your neighbor weʼll be all right D# B F# There will be no game today, she cried across the board D# F# Everyday will be a holiday D# B F# And all the pieces cheered as tidings spread abroad E And the Pink Queen sat C# and smiled at the cat who smiled back
