G C G He made his way to the border F C F D In the shadow under the trees G C G Down by a stream in a hollow F C F D Turn your head feel the breeze E7 C G And the red Queen was waiting for the news E7 G For the white King to move E7 C G And the balance hung upon the head of one who tried F To stay within the shadows D And keep his undercover secret tight G C G They let him in by a backway F C F D Into a chamber reserved for the Queen G C G She took the note that he gave her F C F D Opened it slowly and started to read E7 C G Run to the treasury and bring me back some gold E7 G Give it to the pawn who came, she cried E7 C G He says the white King thinks the game of chess is wrong F And all the courtiers crowded her D and this is what she told the gathered round G C F Go to the store by the dungeon F C F D Take all the red paint take all the white G C G Make up a newborn colour F C F D Cover your neighbor weʼll be all right E7 C G There will be no game today, she cried across the board E7 G Everyday will be a holiday E7 C G And all the pieces cheered as tidings spread abroad F And the Pink Queen sat D and smiled at the cat who smiled back
