Caledonia
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Caledonia
By the Gourds
Tabbed by Duke
This song is an excellent exercise in three-chord transitions, and natural key changes.
Plus, it's funny, weird, and lots of fun to play...
G
Hey yay yay yay he
G
Yay yay yay he
G
Yay yay yay he yay yay
G C
A little song, a little dance
D G
A little seltzer down yer pants
G C
Lump o' gold the size of yer head
D G
A little bramble in yer bed
G C
Happy day in a boat
D G
Trade a heifer for a goat
G C D
Caledonia where the hell you been
D G
Dear friend rub my back
A D
'tis no cadence that I lack
D G
Rise in humor and or laughter
A D
Made a busoon full of camphor
D G
Blow yer britches down today
A D
Blow yer britches down today
D G A
Caledonia where the hell you been
A D
Step lively with caprice
E A
Through the heavy chested spread
A D
May a purple-painted thief
E A
Dance on the harpsichord instead
A D
Let mine eye state it bluntly
E A
No such stuff was in my thoughts
A D E
Caledonia where the hell you been
E A
Dear friend rub my back
B E
'tis no cadence that I lack
E A
Rise in humor and or laughter
B E
Made a busoon full of camphor
E A
Blow yer britches down today
B E
Blow yer britches down today
E A B
Caledonia where the hell you been
B E F#
Caledonia where the hell you been
B E F#
Caledonia where the hell you been
B E F#
Caledonia where the hell you been
B E F#
Caledonia where the hell you been
B
That's it! Enjoy!
-Duke
How to play Caledonia
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.