Bourbon Street Parade
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Intro
Ab Eb7
Ab Ab Ab Eb7
Eb7 Eb7 Eb7 Ab
Ab Ab Ab7 Db7
Db7 Ddim7 Ab/Eb F7 Bb7 Eb7 Ab
[Verso 1]
Ab
Let’s drive down, I’ll fly down
Eb7
To New Orleans
Eb7
That city sure is pretty
Ab7
Historic scenes
Ab
I'll take you, parade you
Db7
Down Bourbon Street
Db7 Ddim7 Ab/Eb F7
We’ll see all the hot spots, we’ll meet all the big shots
Bb7 Eb7 Ab
Down on Bourbon Street
[Verso 2]
Ab
Let’s drive down, I’ll fly down
Eb7
To New Orleans
Eb7
That city sure is pretty
Ab7
Historic scenes
Ab
I'll take you, parade you
Db7
Down Bourbon Street
Db7 Ddim7 Ab/Eb F7
We’ll see all the hot spots, we’ll meet all the big shots
Bb7 Eb7 Ab
Down on Bourbon Street
Solos
Ab Ab Ab Eb7
Eb7 Eb7 Eb7 Ab
Ab Ab Ab7 Db7
Db7 Ddim7 Ab/Eb F7 Bb7 Eb7 Ab
Outro
Bb Bb Bb F7
F7 F7 F7 Bb
Bb Bb Bb7 Eb7
Eb7 Edim7 Bb/F G7 C7 F7 Bb
Eb7 Edim7 Bb/F G7 C7 F7 Bb
How to play Bourbon Street Parade
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 Ab. 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.