Bebop Samba
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Bb7M D7
Over the New York Frank told to me
Eb7(9) Bb7M
( You should go to the Rio, guy!)
( Bb7M D7 )
Bbm7 Eb7(9) Ab7M
One Note Samba, sweet harmony
Gm7(5-) C7(9-) F7 F7(13-)
Copacabana and the blue sky
Bb7M D7
Back to London Town I looked for the Queen
Eb7(9) Bb7M
A request I couldn't deny
Bbm7 Eb7(9) Ab7M
(Play the beat that came from Jobim)
Gm7(5-) C7(9-) F7
(In Portobello eat a pie)
Gm7
Somewhere in Wales
Dm7
The bassman comes to me
Eb7(9) Bb7M
(We're gonna make a big sound tonight)
Gm7 Dm7
But our Holy Grail is with a guy in New Orleans
C7
Come on back to the bossa notes
F7(9)
Everything is gonna be alright
Bb7M Fm7(9) Bb7(13)
Hail, hail!
Eb7M Eº Dm7 Dº
Bebop, samba, swing, bossa, rumba
Cm7 F7(9) Bb7M
Let's do the people fly!
How to play Bebop Samba
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 Bb7M. 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.