Mr Jambo
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[Intro ]
C | F G | C | F G (x2)
[Verso 1]
C
Hey there, Mr. Jambo
F G C
Out there in the African sun
F G
Do you ever get tired?
C
Hey there, Mr. Jambo
F G
Wll you share with me
C F G
The jambalaya living in your soul?
[Pré-Refrão]
And then he told me
C
Angikhulumi isiNgisi
C
Unaye umhumushi?
C F G
Yeka ukuklabalasa!
C
Well, I couldn't speak his language
C
I couldn't even understand a word
C
But I knew his meaning was
N.C.
What I decided I had heard
[Refrão]
He said
C C/E
The love you seek
F G
Is in the valley of the soul
C C/E
The love you seek
F G
It's in the wisdom written on the ancient scrolls
{Instrumental}
C | C | C | F G
[Verso 2]
C
Hey there, Mr. Jambo
F G C
Out there with the lions and bears
F G
Do you ever get scared?
C
Hey there, Mr. Jambo
F G
Can the Serengeti
c F G
Swallow up the evils of this world?
[Pré-Refrão]
And then he whispered
C
Angikhulumi isiNgisi
C
Unaye umhumushi?
C F G
Yeka ukuklabalasa!
C
Still couldn't speak his language
C
I couldn't even understand a word
C
But I knew his meaning was
F G
What I decided I had heard
[Refrão]
He said
C C/E
The love you seek
F G
Is in the valley of the soul
C C/E
The love you seek
F G
It's in the wisdom written on the ancient scrolls
{Instrumental}
C | F G | C | F G (x2)
[Refrão]
C C/E
The love you seek
F G
Is in the valley of the soul
C C/E
The love you seek
F G
It's in the wisdom written on the ancient scrolls
Outro
C F G
The African wisdom
C
Everybody say hey
F G C
In the valley, written on the ancient scrolls
How to play Mr Jambo
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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.