São Salvador
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Intro: (C7+ F7+)
F7+ C7+ F7+ C7+
São Salvador, Bahia de São Salvador
F7+ C7+
A terra de Nosso Senhor
C#º Dm7
Pedaço de terra que é meu
G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7
São Salvador, Bahia de São Salvador
G7 Dm7
A terra do branco mulato
D7 F/G
A terra do preto doutor
C7+ F7+ C7+
São Salvador, Bahia de São Salvador
F7+ Gm7
A terra do Nosso Senhor
C7+ F7+
Do Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
Dm7 G7/9 Em7 A7/9- Dm7 G7/9 C7+ D#5-/7
Oh Bahia, Bahia cidade de São Salvador
Dm7 G7/9 C7+ Dm7 G7/9 C7+
Bahia oh, Bahia, Bahia cidade de São Salvador
----------------- Acordes -----------------
C#º = X 4 5 3 5 3
C7+ = X 3 2 0 0 X
D#5-/7 = X X 1 2 2 3
D7 = X X 0 2 1 2
Dm7 = X 5 7 5 6 5
Em7 = 0 2 2 0 3 0
F/G = 3 X 3 2 1 X
F7+ = 1 X 2 2 1 X
G7 = 3 5 3 4 3 3
G7/9 = 3 X 3 2 0 X
Gm7 = 3 X 3 3 3 X
How to play São Salvador
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7. 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.