Barbara Ann
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Barbara Ann:The Regents.
#3 in UK and #13 in USA in 1961.
Chorus: (Capo 5th fret for original.)
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
F C
Barbara Ann, take my hand, Barbara Ann.
C G7
You got me rockin' and a rollin,'
F C
Rockin' and a reelin', Barbara Ann,
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
#1.
C
Went to a dance, looking for romance ,
C7
Saw Barbara Ann, so I thought I'd take a chance..
F
on Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann, take my hand,
C
Oh, Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann, take my hand,
G7
You got me rockin' and a rollin',
F C
Rockin' and a reelin', Barbara Ann,
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
Chorus:
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
F C
Barbara Ann, take my hand, Barbara Ann.
C G7
You got me rockin' and a rollin,'
F C
Rockin' and a reelin', Barbara Ann,
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
#2.
C
Played our favourite tune, danced with Betty Lou.
C7
Tried Peggy Sue, but I knew they wouldn't do.
F
Oh, Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann, take my hand,
C
Oh, Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann, take my hand.
G7
You got me rockin' and a rollin',
F C
Rockin' and a reelin', Barbara Ann
Chorus:
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
F C
Barbara Ann, take my hand, Barbara Ann.
C G7
You got me rockin' and a rollin,'
F C
Rockin' and a reelin', Barbara Ann,
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
REPEAT#2.
C
Played our favourite tune, danced with Betty Lou.
C7
Tried Peggy Sue, but I knew they wouldn't do.
F
Oh, Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann, take my hand,
C
Oh, Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann, take my hand.
G7
You got me rockin' and a rollin',
F C
Rockin' and a reelin', Barbara Ann
Chorus:(x2)
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann.
F C
Barbara Ann, take my hand, Barbara Ann.
C G7
You got me rockin' and a rollin,'
F C
Rockin' and a reelin', Barbara Ann,
C
Bar, bar, bar, bar, Barbara Ann. (fade)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Barbara Ann
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.