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D7
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Mighty Mouse Theme
The Terrytooners
The "Mighty Mouse Theme" is a classic cartoon song, originally performed in a brisk, cheerful style with a big-band flair. When playing it on guitar, focus on maintaining the playful, uplifting energy of the original.
Strumming Pattern:
For beginners, a simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) strumming pattern works well. Try to keep the rhythm light and bouncy to capture the cartoon feel.
Chord Transitions and Tips:
The main chords are G, E, Am, D, D7, and C. Practice moving between G, E, and Am, as these transitions happen frequently and quickly.
D to D7 is easy—just lift your middle finger. Practice this in the intro and at the end of verses.
For the bridge, switching from Am to D and C to Am, keep your index finger anchored for smoother transitions.
Use open chords for a bright sound. If barre chords are too tough, stick to open versions.
Techniques:
Try palm muting lightly on verses for a dynamic effect, opening up fully on the “Here I come to save the day!” lines for emphasis.
If singing along, slow down the tempo at first to match your chord changes, then speed up as you get comfortable.
Above all, have fun with the song’s energetic spirit!
Intro
D D7 D D
Verse 1MisterG Trouble never hangs around, when heE hears this mightyAm sound:
"Here I come to save the day!" That means thatD Mighty Mouse is on theG way.
Verse 2Yes sir when there is a wrong to right, MightyE Mouse will join theAm fight.
On the sea or on the land, he gets theD7 situation well inG hand.
BridgeSo though we are in danger, weC never despair,
'Cause weAm know that where there's danger he isD there.
He is there, on the land, on the sea, in theD7 air.
Verse 3G We're not worryin' at all. We're justE listenin' for hisAm call:
"Here I come to save the day!" That means thatD Mighty Mouse is on theG way.
InstrumentalG G E Am Am D7 G
OutroWe're not worryin' at all, we're justE listenin' for hisAm call:
"Here I come to save the day!" That means thatD Mighty Mouse is on theG way!