Pau de Arara
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[Intro: ]Am
Am E7
Quando eu vim do sertão seu moço
Am A7
Do meu bodocó
Dm7
Meu malote era um saco
A7 Dm7
E o cadeado era o nó
G7
Só trazia a coragem e a cara
C Am
Viajando num pau de arara
F E Am
Eu penei, mas aqui cheguei (2x)
G7
Trouxe o triângulo
C
Trouxe o gonguê
B7
Trouxe o zabumba
E7
Dentro do matulê
A7 Dm7
Xote, maracatu e baião
Am E7
Tudo isso eu trouxe no meu matulão..
How to play Pau de Arara
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.