Son Of The Zulu King
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CmCapotraste:
3rd traste
BPM: 106
Released: 15 Dec 1972
Album: I've Found Someone Of My Own
Note: * after chord means strike chord once and let it ring.
[Chords]
[G/B x2003x]
[Am7/G x2003x]
[D/F# 2x0232]
Capo: 3 fret
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[Intro]
Am7
[Intro]
Am7
e|---------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------|
A|--0--0-----------0--0--------0--0-----------0--0---|
E|--------0--3--0--------0--3--------0--3--0---------|
[Verse 1]
Am7
From the mountain tops, covered with snow,
G/B
To the diamond mines, the drums that go,
Am7
From village to village throughout the land
G/B Am7
They tell of the Zulu, wedding plan,
C Am7
Black man, cripple man, bigger man, thief,
D/F# Am7
They’re all invited to the Zulu feast,
Am7
For it’s more than a wedding, it's a lifetime dream,
D/F# Am7 Am7*
It's the marriage of the son of the Zulu king.
[Pre-Chorus]
C
Ooh, oh, ooh, oooh,
Am7
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh, oooh,
G G*
(Wooo, hoo),
Am7
(Ho, ho, ho, ho, hooo).
[Verse 2]
Am7
Some will come walking, some will ride,
G/B Am7
Bearing gifts for the Zulu bride,
Am7
Witchdoctor, witchdoctor say the vow,
G/B Am7
That will make me OK, proud of this child.
[Chorus]
Am
Roar, lion roar, (lion, dance),
E
Dance, stand up and dance, (stand up and dance),
Am
Sing, children sing, (sing children),
G* Am7*
Ring, wedding bells ring.
[Verse 2]
Am
The drums will echo throughout the day,
G/B Am
The campfires at night will light the way,
Am Am7/G
For it’s more than a wedding, it’s a lifetime dream,
D/F# Am7 Am7*
It’s the marriage of the son of the Zulu king.
[Pre-Chorus]
C
Ooh, oh, ooh, oooh,
Am7
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh, oooh,
G G*
(Wooo, hoo),
Am7
(Ho, ho, ho, ho, hooo).
[Chorus]
Am
Roar, lion roar, (lion, dance),
E
Dance, stand up and dance, (stand up and dance),
Am
Sing, children sing, (sing children),
G* Am7*
Ring, wedding bells ring.
Am7
(oooh, ooh, ooh).
[Outro]
Am Am7/G
For it’s more than a wedding, it’s a lifetime dream,
D/F# Am7
It’s the marriage of the son of the Zulu king.
Am7
(The Zulu king),
Am7
(The Zulu king),
Am7
(The Zulu king).
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
Am7
(Fade Out)
How to play Son Of The Zulu King
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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.