El Condor Pasa
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Intro: Am F Am
Am C
I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail
Am F Am
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
C
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail
Am F Am
Yes I would, if I only could, I surely would. Hum, hum, hum
F
Away, I'd rather sail away
C Am
Like a swan that's here and gone
F
A man gets tied up to the ground
C Am
He gives the world its saddest sound
G Am G Am
Its saddest sound
Am C
I'd rather be a forest than a street,
Am F Am
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
C
I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet
Am F Am G Am
Yes I would, if I only could, I surely would
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 Am. 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.