Babalú
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Fm
Babaluuuuuu………
Bm Fm
Babalu
Bm
Babalu aye
Cm7 Fm
Babalu aye
Fm Bm
Ya 'ta empezando lo velorio
Cm7 Fm
Que le hacemo' a Babalu
Bm
Dame diecisiete velas
Cm7 Fm
Pa’ ponela en cruz.
Bm
Dame un cabo de tabaco Mayenye
Cm7 Fm
Y un jarrito de aguardiente,
Bm
Dame un poco de dinero Mayenye
Cm7 Fm - Bm - Em - A
Pa' que me dé la suerte.
A
Yo quiere pedí
Bm7 A
Que mi negra me quiera
Que tenga dinero
Bm7 A
Y que no se muera
Bm7
Que yo le quiere pedí a Babalu
una negra bembona como tú
A
que no tenga otro negro
Bm7 A
y que no se muera.
Fm Bm
Babalu aye
Em A
Babalu aye
Fm Bm
Babalu aye
Em A
Babalu aye
How to play Babalú
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.