Transcribed by: David Lino (Astorga - Paraná - Brasil)

It's a square dance Mr Marshall. 
It's a square dance on the floor. 
It's a square dance Mr Perkins. 
It's a square dance to be sure, 
to be sure. 

D  G  D  Bm
Ev'rybody, grab partners ... 
 

D                 G
I'm just a clown that used to run around . 
D                    Bm
I used to have a million friends. 
D                  G    F#     Bm
I used to start where ev'rybody ends. 
   D            A             D
But I just give my best to my friends . 

 

D                  G            
I've done my shows. Ev'rybody knows  
D                   Bm
I nearly sold all my clothes. 
D                G       F#          Bm
One man can give; another has to lend. 
   D              A           D 
So I just give my best to my friends. 

(and so you should)

 

G         E7              A        D
And when you think that your life isn't right. 
G           E7        A        D
You know the day isn't always like night. 
Bm             A          G                D
You've had your peace now it's time for you to fight. 
              A          D
Just give your best to your friends. 


D                 G
I'm just a clown that used to run around  
D                   Bm
I used to have a million friends. 
D                  G    F#     Bm
I used to start where ev'rybody ends. 
   D               A          D
But I just give my best to my friends  

 

G         E7              A        D
And when you think that your life isn't right. 
G           E7    A            D
You know the day isn't always like night. 
Bm            A             G             D
You've had your peace now it's time for you to fight. 
              A         D
Just give your best to your friends. 
 

D  G  D  Bm    D  G  F# Bm  D  A  D
 

G         E7              A          D
And when you think that your life isn't right. 
G           E7       A        D
You know the day isn't always like night. 
Bm                      A             G             D
You've had your peace now it's time for you to fight. 
               A          D
Just give your best to your friends. 
               A          D
Just give your best to your friends