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The Trolley Song

"The Trolley Song" is a popular American song in the key of C major. It was written by composer Hugh Martin and lyricist Ralph Blane for the 1944 film "Meet Me in St. Louis," where it was performed by the legendary American actress and singer Judy Garland. The song quickly gained immense popularity and became one of Garland's signature tunes. Interestingly, Judy Garland performed "The Trolley Song" while portraying the character Esther Smith on a trolley in the movie, adding to its charm and iconic status. The melody of the song is characterized by its lively and upbeat tempo, capturing the joyous spirit of travel on a trolley through its catchy and memorable tune.
The Trolley Song - Judy Garland

Música c Filme : " Agora Seremos Felizes ( Meet me in St . Louis ) "

- Coro
C# C# C# b a b C#
Clang , clang , clang went the trolley
C# C# C# b a b . . .
Ding , ding , ding went the bell
C# C# C# b a b C#
Zing , zing , zing went my heartstrings
a b C# . . a b C# a b . . a . . .
as we started for Huntington Dell .

C# E C# b a b C# . .
Chug , chug , chug went the motor
C# E C# b a b
Bump , bump , bump went the brake
C# E C# b a b . C# .
Thump , thump , thump went my heartstrings
a b C# . a b C# . a b a
as we glided for Huntington Lake .

C# E C# b a b C# . .
Buzz , buzz , buzz went the buzzer
C# F# C# b a b
Time to all disembark ,
C# A F# E C# b a . .
Time to fall went my heartstrings
a b C# . b a D . C# b E . D C# D . E D F# . F#
as we got off at Huntington Park
D E F# . . D E F# . . .
as we got off at Huntington Park

- Judy
C# C# C# b a b C#
Clang , clang , clang went the trolley
C# C# C# b a b . . .
Ding , ding , ding went the bell
C# C# C# b a b C#
Zing , zing , zing went my heartstrings
a b C# . . a b C# a b . . a . . .
From the moment I saw him I fell

C# E C# b a b C# . .
Chug , chug , chug went the motor
C# E C# b a b
Bump , bump , bump went the brake
C# E C# b a b . C# .
Thump , thump , thump went my heartstrings
a b C# . a b C# . a b a
When he smiled I could feel the car shake


C# E C# b a b C# . .
Chug , chug , chug went the motor
C# F# C# b a b
Plop , plop , plop went the wheels
C# A F# E C# b a . .
Stop , stop , stop went my heartstrings
a b C# . b a D . C# b E . D C# D . E D F# . F#
As he started to go then I started to know how it feels
D E F# . . D E F# . . .
When the universe reels


C# E C# b a b C# . .
Buzz , buzz , buzz went the buzzer
C# F# C# b a b
Plop , plop , plop went the wheels
A A F# E C# b a f
Stop , stop , stop went my heartstrings
a b C# . b a D . C# b E . D C# F . E D F#
As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand


D# G# F# G# F# G# E
And as if it were planned
C# F# E F# E F# D C# b E . D C# F# . E D
he stay on with me And it was grand just
G# F# G# A . . D F# G# A .
to stand with his hand holding mine
F# G# C#4 C#4 C#4 B A F# . .
To the end of the line