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