Santeria
View chords used in this chart
Intro: (E Ab Dbm B)x2
E Ab
e-------------------- e----------------
b-------------------- b---4------------
g-----9-------9-9---- g-----5----------
d---9---9---------9-- d-------6--------
a-7-------7-7-------7 a-----------6-2-4
e-------------------- e-4-------4------
Dbm B
e-------------------- e---2------------
b-----------5-------- b-----4----------
g-----6-------6------ g-------4--------
d---6---6-------6---- d----------------
a-4-------4---------- a-2-------2------
e-------------------- e----------------
E, Ab, Dbm, B
Verse 1:
E Ab
I don't practice santeria I ain't got no crystal ball
Dbm B
I had a million dollars but I'd, I'd spend it all
E Ab
If I could find that Heina and that Sancho she's found
Dbm B
Well I'd pop a cap in Sancho and I'd slap her down
Chorus:
A B E Dbm
All I really wanna know my baby
A B E Dbm A
All I really wanna say I can't define
B E Dbm
It's love that I need
A B
But my soul will have to
Verse 2:
E
Wait 'till I get back, find a Heina of my own
Daddy's gonna love one and all
I feel the break, feel the break, feel the break
And I gotta live it up
Oh yeah, uh huh, well I swear that I
Chorus:
All I really wanna know my baby
All I really wanna say I can't define
That love will make it go
My soul will have to...
Solo
Chorus
All I really wanna say my baby
All I really wanna say is I've got mine
And I'll make it yes I'm comin' up
Tell Sanchito that if
Verse 3:
He knows what is good for him he best go run and hide
Daddy's got a new 45
And I won't think twice to stick that barrel straight down Sancho's throat
Believe me when I say that I've got something for his punk ass
Chorus
Well I really wanna know my baby
What I really wanna say is there's just one way back
And I'll make it
yeah my soul will have to wait
Chorus Riff:
A B E Dbm
e-5-------7-----------------------
b---5-------7-----9---------------
g-----6-------8-----9---------6---
d-------7-------9-------9-6-----6-
a---------------------7-----4-----
e---------------------------------
How to play Santeria
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.