A D A He made his way to the border G D G E In the shadow under the trees A D A Down by a stream in a hollow G D G E Turn your head feel the breeze F#7 D A And the red Queen was waiting for the news F#7 A For the white King to move F#7 D A And the balance hung upon the head of one who tried G To stay within the shadows E And keep his undercover secret tight A D A They let him in by a backway G D G E Into a chamber reserved for the Queen A D A She took the note that he gave her G D G E Opened it slowly and started to read F#7 D A Run to the treasury and bring me back some gold F#7 A Give it to the pawn who came, she cried F#7 D A He says the white King thinks the game of chess is wrong G And all the courtiers crowded her E and this is what she told the gathered round A D G Go to the store by the dungeon G D G E Take all the red paint take all the white A D A Make up a newborn colour G D G E Cover your neighbor weʼll be all right F#7 D A There will be no game today, she cried across the board F#7 A Everyday will be a holiday F#7 D A And all the pieces cheered as tidings spread abroad G And the Pink Queen sat E and smiled at the cat who smiled back
