Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers

by Ballard MacDonald
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Lyrics

The (C)toy shop door is (G7)locked up tight and (C)ev ’ry thing is (G7)qui et for the night.

When (C)sud den ly the (G)clock strikes twelve, the (Am7)fun’s (D7)be (G)gun.

The (C)dolls are in their (G7)best ar rayed, there’s (C)going to (F#dim)be a (G7)won der ful pa rade.

Hark (C)to the drum, oh!

(G)here they come, cries (Am7)ev (D7)’ry (G)one.

(C)Hear them all cheer ing, now they are near ing, there’s the cap tain (G7)stiff as starch.

Bay o nets flash ing, mus ic is crash ing, as the wood en sol (C)diers march.

Sa bres a clink ing, sol diers a wink ing at each pret ty (Am)lit (Em)tle maid.

Here they come!

Here they come!

Here they come!

Here they come!

Wood en (B7)sol diers on pa (Em)rade.

(C)Day light is creep ing, dol lies are sleep ing in the toy shop (G7)win dow fast.

Sol diers so jol ly, think of each dol ly, dream ing of the (C)night that’s past.

When in the morn ing, with out a warn ing, Toy man (C7)pulls the (F)win dow shade.

(F#dim)There’s no sign the (C)Wood bri (A7)gade was (Dm)ev er out up on (G7)pa (C)rade.

Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers — Simple Sheet Music

"Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 148 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers" by Ballard MacDonald played in?
Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers"?
The arrangement plays at 148 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers"?
"Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers" was originally performed by Ballard MacDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers". Key of C, 148 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.