Bongo Bong
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Intro
| Am | Am | Dm | G | x2
[Verso 1]
Am Am
Mama was queen of the mambo, Papa was king of the Congo
Dm G
Deep down in a jungle I started banging my first bongo
Am Am
Every monkey like to be, in my place instead of me
Dm G
'Cause I'm the king of Bongo, baby, I'm the king of Bongo Bong
[Refrão]
Am Am Dm
King of the Bongo, King of the Bongo, baby
G
Hear me when I come
Am Am Dm
King of the Bongo, King of the Bongo, baby
G
Hear me when I come
[Verso 2]
Am Am
They say that I'm a clown making too much dirty sound
Dm G
They say they're like nobody, nobody in this town
Am Am
I'm a king without a crown, making too much dirty sound
Dm G
But I'm the one king of Bongo, baby,
[Refrão]
Am Am Dm
King of the Bongo, King of the Bongo, baby
G
Hear me when I come
Am Am Dm
King of the Bongo, King of the Bongo, baby
G
Hear me when I come
Am Am
Mais je ne t'aime plus mon amour
Dm G
Je ne t'aime plus tous les jours
Am Am
Je ne t'aime plus mon amour
Dm G
Je ne t'aime plus tous les jours
[Refrão]
Am Am Dm
King of the Bongo, King of the Bongo, oh baby
G Am Am
Hear me when I co____me
Dm
I'm the king of the Bongo
G Am Am
Hear me when I co___me
Dm G Am Am
Je ne t'aime plus
Dm G Am
Non, hear me when I come
How to play Bongo Bong
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 Am. 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.