La Bamba
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LA BAMBA
SOLO C F G C F G (B)
C F G
PARA BAILAR LA BAMBA
F C F G
PARA BAILAR LA BAMBA SE NECESITA
F C F G
UNA POCA DE GRACIA
F C F G
AY UNA POCA DE GRACIA POR TI PARTILHA
F C F G
AY ARRIBA Y ARRIBA
F C F G
AY ARRIBA Y ARRIBA POR TI SERE
F C F G
POR TI SERE POR TI SERE (B 1X)
C F G
YO NO SOY MARINERO
F C F G
YO NO SOY MARINERO SOY CAPITAN
F C F G
SOY CAPITAN SOY CAPITAN
C F G
BAMBA BAMBA (4X + B)
C F G
PARA BAILAR LA BAMBA
F C F G
PARA BAILAR LA BAMBA SE NECESITA
F C F G
UNA POCA DE GRACIA
F C F G
AY UNA POCA DE GRACIA POR TI PARTILHA
F C F G
AY ARRIBA Y ARRIBA
SOLO
Refrão
C F G
BAMBA BAMBA (4X + B)
G7
AH AH AH
Refrão
C F G
BAMBA BAMBA (8X + B)
SOLO FINAL
How to play La Bamba
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.