performed
View chords used in this chart
Bm D
1, 2, 3! 1, 2, 3
D / / / 2 / / / 3 / / / 4 / / /
You gotta know how to pony like Bony Maronie
Mashed potato, do the alligator
Put your hands on your hips, let your backbone slip
Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy
CHORUS (in the recording only drums play in this part, but I'll post here what the chords
would be for guitarists):
A D
Na na na na na, na na na na na na na na na na, na na na na
Need someone to help me say it one time!
A D
Na na na na na, na na na na na na na na na na, na na na na
(16 measures of D)
(chorus)
Dance with me honey, like Long Tall Sally
Twistin' with Lucy, doin' the Watusi
Gotta hold of your back, I like it like that
Do the jerk, watch me work
Wow! Do it, wow! Do it, watch me do it
Ah happy, ah happy
...and fade
How to play performed
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 Bm. 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.