La Paloma - Trío Calaveras
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D Em D Cdim Em A7
Cuando, salí de La Habana, válgame Dios,
 
Em A7 Em A7 D
naiden, me vidó salir, solo fui yo;
 
Em D Cdim Em A7
B A tu ventana llega, una paloma,
 
Em A7 D
trátala con cariño, que es mi persona,
 
Em F#m Fdim Em A7
cuéntale tus amores, bien de mi vida,
 
Em A7 D
corónala de flores, que es cosa mía.
 
A7
Ay, chinita que si, ay, que dame tu amor,
 
Em A7
ay! que vente conmigo, chinita,
 
Em A7 D
a donde vivo yo.

How to play La Paloma

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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