Rise Up Singing: Puff The Magic Dragon

I talk about innuendo and drug references at 4:08
The song begins at 0:42
By Peter Yarrow and Leonard Lipton
Rise Up Singing chapter: Play, p.175

Peter Paul and Mary do this well, don't they? My version isn't all nicely done up like theirs, and I mess up a couple of times too. It's one more step towards finishing this project, though, and recording all the songs in the Rise Up Singing songbook - even the well-known ones.
Enjoy.

Chords: G D (Bm) C G / C G A D / 1st / C GEm AD GD

Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee
Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff
And brought him strings and ceiling wax and other fancy stuff
Oh, Puff (chorus is 1st two lines repeated twice. I only repeat them once because I forgot.)

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[MrGuitarguy1967]

can u post the chhords thank you

[matthewvaughan]

@MrGuitarguy1967 They're already posted. You'll find them in the information bar. Thanks for watching.

[karayess]

hi matthew, i can't see your strumming. Can you show me the pattern in terms of up, down, up, down. I'm a beginner so still struggle to figure your great song.Thanks :)

[matthewvaughan]

@karayess I did send you that link in a message, yes? Did you get it?

[stewballmax3]

Having been privy to the work of PP&M since the age of six via their live concerts,and although I was obviously unaware of it at the time,I recall when they were still 'road testing' this gem before committing it to vinyl. Little did I know the impact that it would have over the subsequent years...four generations gathering at their live showcases...some hearing it for the very first time,or some like myself,recapturing a moment in time. Your on the mark interpretation is appreciated.

Max

[matthewvaughan]

@stewballmax3 Thanks a lot, Max. And thanks for watching. I always appreciate it and your informative comments.

[TheApplegreen89]

@myfriendcallsmevinny

hahahaha! I used to think it was "Ceiling wax". I later figured out it was "Sealing Wax". Like the kind you use to seal an envelope

[flamingacdc1]

i puff the magic dragon ALL THE TIME

[karayess]

@matthewvaughan sorry for my late reply but I don't find any link in the message. could you send me again :D

[bertosvids]

Wish you were still here in Aussie land! From Hec.