El Condor Pasa
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I'd (Em)rather be a sparrow than a (G)snail
Yes I would, if I could, I surely (Em)would
Hmm
I'd rather be a hammer than a (G)nail
Yes I would, if I only could, I surely (Em)would
Hmm
A(C)way, I'd rather sail away
Like a (G)swan that's here and gone
A (C)man gets tied up to the ground
He gives the (G)world its saddest sound
Its saddest (Em)sound
I'd rather be a forest than a (G)street
Yes I would, if I could, I surely (Em)would
I'd rather feel the earth beneath my (G)feet
Yes I would, if I only could, I surely (Em)would (C) (G) (C) (G) (Em)
How to play El Condor Pasa
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 Em. 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.