Chan Chan
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Buena vista social club - Chan chan
Dm F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm7 A
Luego a Cueto voy para Mayarí
El cariño que te tengo
Yo no lo puedo negar
Se me sale la babita
Yo no lo puedo evitar.
Cuando Juanica y Chan Chan
En el mar cernían arena
Como sacudía el 'jibe'
A Chan Chan le daba pena.
Limpia el camino de paja
Que yo me quiero sentar
En aquel tronco que veo
Y así no puedo llegar.
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Luego a Cueto voy para Mayarí.
I'm going from Alto Cedro to Marcané
Then from Cueto, I'm going to Mayarí.
The love I have for you
I cannot deny
My mouth is watering
I just can't help myself.
When Juanica and Chan Chan
Sifted sand together on the beach
How her bottom shook
And Chan Chan was aroused.
Clean the dry sugar cane leaves
From the path
So I can get to that trunk
I want to sit down.
I'm going from Alto Cedro to Marcané
Then from Cueto, I'm going to Mayarí.
How to play Chan Chan
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.