Mexican Joe
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C G7
South of the border hey I know a lad
C
He's got more fun than anybody's had
G7
He don't got no worry cause he don't got no dough
C
And everybody's wondering bout Mexican Joe
G7
In old Mexico they call him the Rhumba King
C
He leads all the women around on a string
G7
When they go out they get a million thrills
C
But the lovely senoritas wind up with the bills
(Chorus)
Dancin' romancin'
G7
always on the go
sun shinin' down
C
on Mexican Joe
He makes all the night spots all along the bay
People want to see him when he comes their way
He spreads so much joy everywhere he goes
and everybody shouts Viva la Mexican Joe
He likes to gamble at poker he's an ace
he's always so lucky with cards at ever face
At winnin' the money he's sure a whiz
But when they win they don't collect cause they don't know where he is
Dancin' romancin' always on the go sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe
Dancin' romancin' always on the go sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe
Well dancin' romancin' always on the go sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe
How to play Mexican Joe
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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.