Oh Bumbo Klaat
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[Intro] C# E C# E C# E C# E
C# E C# E F#
C# E C# E F#
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C#
I said I came upon this land
B F#
To guide and teach my fellow man
C#
But one thing I can't overstand
B F#
Is why them don't love his brother man
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C#
Sometimes I sit and a'look around
B F#
And listen to the daily sound
C#
But when I check, there's so much lies
B F#
And that's the reason why the children cry
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C#
It's been so long we need a change
B F#
So the shitstem we got to rearrange
C#
And if there's obstacles in the road
B F#
e got to throw them overboard
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C#
One night, an evil spirit held me down
B F#
I could not make one single sound
C#
Jah told me, 'Son, use the word
B F#
And now I'm as free as a bird
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
C# F#
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
----------------- Acordes -----------------
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
C# = X 4 6 6 6 4
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
How to play Oh Bumbo Klaat
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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.