Barbara Ann (ver. 2)
View chords used in this chart
(Bar-bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann, Bar-bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann)
Chorus:
G C G
Barbara Ann, just take my hand, Barbara Ann
D
You got me rockin' and a-rollin',
C
Rockin' and a-reelin',
G
Barbara Ann, Bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann
G C G
(Bar-bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann, Bar-bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann)
D
You got me rockin' and a-rollin',
C
Rockin' and a-reelin',
G
Barbara Ann, Bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann
Solo: G - C G D C G D
G C G
(Bar-bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann, Bar-bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann)
D
You got me rockin' and a-rollin',
C
Rockin' and a-reelin',
G
Barbara Ann, Bar-bar, Bar-bar-bar Ann
G
Gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
He says he has the blues but he has a lotta fun
A
Oh, baby
E
Woooh, baby, yeah
B A E – B7
Oh, baby, some fun tonight
E
We're gonna have some fun tonight
We're gonna have some fun tonight, woooh
A
Everything's alright
E
We're gonna have some fun tonight
B A
We're gonna have some fun, some fun tonight
E7
Woo-o-o-oh!
How to play Barbara Ann (ver. 2)
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 G. 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.