George Formby - Our Sergeant Major Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar C7 chord diagram
Guitar Gm chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram
Guitar D7 chord diagram
[Opening]
[F]Now there’s a sergeant major, enjoys life will he can.
He proves to all the ladies he’s a [G7]soldier and a [C7]man.
[F]He sticks out his chest, two [Gm]pillows in his vest,
A [C7]bolster under his rotunda, Our Sergeant [F]Major.
[verse 2]
His [F]medals break our hearts, he [Gm]won them playing darts,
And [C7]while competing, who was cheating? Our Sergeant [F]Major
He’s [Am]far away the [Em7]worst friend [Am]we’ve ever had,
[Gm]When he’s far [D7]away well, [Gm]we’re mighty glad. [C7]
[verse 3]
In [F]the canteen bar, you [Gm]know what sergeants are,
[C7]When we’ve passed out, who’s the last out, Our Sergeant [F]Major.
He’s [F]got a raucous voice, his [Gm]language isn’t choice,
In [C7]clink we’d shove him, how we’d love him, Our Sergeant [F]Major.
[verse 4]
His [F]weight about he’d throw, the [Gm]wicked so and so,
[C7]Who’d even smother his own mother, Our Sergeant [F]Major.
He’s [Am]far away the [Em7]worst friend [Am]we’ve ever had,
[Gm]When he’s far [D7]away well, [Gm]we’re mighty [C7]glad.
[verse 5]
Our [F]bugler goes his rounds, and [Gm]when the bugle sounds.
For [C7]everlasting, who’s he blasting? Our Sergeant [F]Major.
Now he [F]makes raw recruits, just [Gm]tremble in their boots,
He [C7]calls them slackers, who’s gone crackers? Our Sergeant [F]Major.
[verse 6]
His [F]feet fill up the road, knock[Gm]kneed and pigeon toed,
[C7]We’d sooner shoot him then salute him, Our Sergeant [F]Major.
He’s [Am]far away the [Em7]worst friend [Am]we’ve ever had,
[Gm]When he’s far [D7]away well, [Gm]we’re mighty [C7]glad.
[Closing]
The [F]mascot goat we own, so [Gm]big and fat has grown,
[C7]Wild and warlike, he’s far more like, Our Sergeant [F]Major.
How to play Our Sergeant Major on Guitar (Step-by-step)
George Formby - Our Sergeant Major on guitar requires 7 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Our Sergeant Major uses these transitions most often: C7 → F (13), Gm → C7 (12), and F → Gm (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - G7 chord transition.
1. F → G7 chord transition
To move from F to G7;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
2. G7 → C7 chord transition
To move from G7 to C7;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on G string fret 3.
3. C7 → F chord transition
To move from C7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from G string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 3.
4. F → Gm chord transition
To move from F to Gm;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
5. Gm → C7 chord transition
To move from Gm to C7;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
6. F → Am chord transition
To move from F to Am;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
7. Am → Em7 chord transition
To move from Am to Em7;
- While playing Am, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
8. Am → Gm chord transition
To move from Am to Gm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
- Place pinky on E string fret 3.
9. Gm → D7 chord transition
To move from Gm to D7;
- While playing Gm, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 2.
Our Sergeant Major chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Our Sergeant Major.
- Our Sergeant Major includes 54 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Our Sergeant Major contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Our Sergeant Major connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → Am: 11%
- F → G7: 3%
After Gm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (15%), F (12%), and Dm (10%).- Gm → C7: 5%
- Gm → D7: 0%