Bam Balam
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Gm
Gm
She's got hair so cute in her hat
Cm Gm
she's got big black hips and a bam balam
Gm D
when she shake that thing
Cm
make more red hot swing
Gm
baby bam balam, bam balam
Gm
When she hoochie coo all the fellows roar
Cm Gm
Now come on boys what are we waitin for
D Cm
Well I know where I am when I see your bam balam
Gm
baby bam balam, bam balam
(short piano Instrumental)
Abm Dbm
Abm Eb Dbm Abm
Gm
She's got hair so cute in her hat
Cm Gm
she's got big black hips and a bam balam
Gm D
when she shake that thing
Cm
make more red hot swing
Gm
baby bam balam, bam balam
Gm
When she struts her stuff all the fellows roar
Cm Gm
Now come on boys what are we waitin for
D Cm
Well I know where I am when I see your bam balam
Gm
baby bam balam, bam balam
(clarinet solo then abrupt ending)
How to play Bam Balam
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.