Squaws Along The Yukon
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Intro: G7 C
[Verso 1]
C F
There's a salmon-colored girl who sets my heart a-whirl
G7 C
Who lives along the Yukon far away
F
With the Northern Lights a-shine, she rubs her nose to mine
G7 C
She cuddles close and I can hear her say
[Refrão]
C F
"Ooga-ooga-moosh-kuh," which means that I love you
G7 C
If you will be my baby, I'll "ooga-ooga-moosh-kuh" you
F
Then I take her hand in mine and set her on my knee
G7 C
The squaws along the Yukon are good enough for me
[Verso 2]
C F
She makes her underwear from hides of grizzly bear
G7 C
And bathes in ice-cold water everyday
F
Her skin, I love to touch, but I just can't touch it much
G7 C
Because her fur-lined parka's in the way
[Refrão]
C F
"Ooga-ooga-moosh-kuh," which means that I love you
G7 C
If you will be my baby, I'll "ooga-ooga-moosh-kuh" you
F
Then I take her hand in mine and set her on my knee
G7 C
The squaws along the Yukon are good enough for me
Guitar Solo:
C F
G7 C
[Refrão]
C F
"Ooga-ooga-moosh-kuh," which means that I love you
G7 C
If you will be my baby, I'll "ooga-ooga-moosh-kuh" you
F
Then I take her hand in mine and set her on my knee
G7 C
The squaws along the Yukon are good enough for me
C F C
Carry me back to old Alaska
G7 C
The squaws along the Yukon are good enough for me
How to play Squaws Along The Yukon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.