Black Mambo
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capo 1
Em D A Bm
Em D
What'll it be now mister mole
A Bm
Whisper sloth in curls of smoke
Em
Take a back seat
D
Or play pharaoh
A
Dance with me
Bm
And shake your bones
Em
Slow down
D
It's a science
A
He's been waiting
Bm Gm
To bring you down
Em
Snake eyed
D
With a sly smile
A
He can hold you
Bm Gm
And shake you child
Em
Leopards laze each
D
On plush pillows
A
Slender capes
Bm
Of red and chrome
Em
Paperback dreams
D
In their deep doze
A
Twitch their toes to
Bm
Black mambo
Em
Slow down
D
It's a science
A
He's been waiting
Bm Gm
To bring you down
Em
Snake eyed
D
With a sly smile
A
He can hold you
Bm Gm
And shake you child
Em
Wanna play cheat
D
Now says the sloth
A
A domino
Bm
Flush to his nose
Em
Tickle that cheek
D
And take your throne
A
Pump your veins
Bm
With gushing gold
Em
Slow down
D
It's a science
A
He's been waiting
Bm Gm
To bring you down
Em
Snake eyed
D
With a sly smile
A
He can hold you
Bm Gm
And shake you child
Em
We can hold you
D
We can hold you
A
We can hold you
Bm
We can hold you
How to play Black Mambo
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 Em. 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.