Cocotiers
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Intro
A A G#7 G#7
C#m C#m F#7 F#7
Am7 Am7 E C#
Am B7 E C#
[Verso 1]
A G#7
Ici toujours vouloir soleil, mais jamais l'avoir,
C#m
Tout l'monde pleurer pour éclaircie,
F#7
mais toujours brouillard,
Am7 E C#
Flic-floc ! La pluie dégringoler sur les trottoirs,
Am B7 E C#m
Pas rigoler tous les soirs.
[Refrão]
A G#7 C#m
Cocotiers, cocotiers-bananiers,
F#7
Palétuviers,
Am7 E
Requin dormeur, poisson volant,
C#
Chapeau de paille,
Am B7 E C#m
Ce que vous me manquez papaye.
[Verso 2]
A
Porte des Lilas, quai aux Fleurs,
G#7
Boulevard des Capucines,
C#m
Pauv'citadin métropolitain,
F#7
Rat des villes,
Am7
Toujours courir, jamais sourire
E C#
S'imagine
Am B7 E C#m
Etre là-bas dans les îles.
[Refrão]
A G#7 C#m
Cocotiers, cocotiers-bananiers,
F#7
Palétuviers,
Am7 E
Requin dormeur, poisson volant,
C#
Chapeau de paille,
Am B7 E C#m
Ce que vous me manquez papaye.
How to play Cocotiers
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 A. 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.