Fun In Acapulco
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Capo 1
INTRO Guitar C Am Dm G , C Am Dm G
INTRO continued.. C Am Dm G C Am Dm G
(vocal harmonies) OOOOH OOOOH , OOOOH OOOOH
C Am Dm G C C Dm G
Aca-pulco, sleeping in the bay (OOH OOOOH)
C Am Dm G C C Dm
Aca-pulco, wake up and greet the day (OOH OOH)
Dm C C7 C
Time to tell the guitars and sleepy eyed stars
Fmaj7
To be on their way
Am C
It's such a beautiful morning
G Em C
For a holi-day
C Fmaj7 Am C
Hey now come on, you old sleepy head
Am D7 Fmaj7 G
See the sky turning red and you're still in bed
Fmaj7 C
It's fun in Acapulco
Dm C C Dm G
Acapulco, look here comes the sun
C Am Dm C C Dm
Aca-pulco, it's a day for fun
Dm C G G6
I can't wait till I meet your sweet seno-ritas
Am
Kiss everyone
D7 Fmaj7 C Dm C
This is no time for siesta, this is time for fun
Instrumental : C Dm G C , C Dm G C
Am C G G6
I can't wait till I meet your sweet seno-ritas
Am Fmaj7
Kiss every-one
D7 C Dm C
This is no time for siesta, this is time for fun
C Fmaj7 G C
This is no time for siesta, this is time for fun
D7 C Dm C
This is no time for siesta, this is time for fun
C Fmaj7 G C
This is no time for siesta, this is time for fun
How to play Fun In Acapulco
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 C. 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.