O Samba
View chords used in this chart
E|----------------------------------------
B|----------------------------------------
G|----------------------------------------
D|----------------------------------------
A|-------6-6-6~9-14~12~14~12~14~12--------
E|--7-7-7---------------------------------
Intro (G A Em)
G A
O samba tem rock, o rock tem briga
Em
A briga do samba, swing quadrado
G A
Do rock pesado malandro arrojado
Em
Da escola de samba menina que é bamba
G A
Da rave roqueira guitarra tambor
Em G
Da moda maluca, do beijo de amor
A Em
É nessa batida que eu quero tocar
Em
Eu quero ver você cantar
G A Em
Ououou heiheihei Ououou
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play O Samba
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 E. 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.