The Aussie Bbq Song
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
N.C. G C Em Am
When the summer sun is shining on Australia's happy land
D G
Round countless fires, in strange attire in many solemn bands
G C Am
Of glum Australians watching as the lunch goes up in flames
D G
By the smoke and the smell you can plainly tell, that it's barby time again
[Chorus]
G C Am
When the steaks are burning fiercely when the smoke gets in your eye
D G
When the snags all taste like fried toothpaste and your mouth is full of flies
G C Am
It's a national institution, it's Australian through and through
D G
So come on mate and grab your plate, let's have a barbeque
[Verse 2]
G C Em Am
The Scots eat lots of haggis, the French eat snails and frogs
D G
The Greeks throw kakis on their mousakis, and the Chinese love hot dogs
G C Am
The Welshmen love to have a leek, the Irish like their stew
D G
But you just can't beat that half-cooked meat at an Aussie barbeque
[Chorus]
G C Am
When the steaks are burning fiercely when the smoke gets in your eye
D G
When the snags all taste like fried toothpaste and your mouth is full of flies
G C Am
It's a national institution, it's Australian through and through
D G
So come on mate and grab your plate, let's have a barbeque
[Verse 3]
G C Em Am
There's flies stuck to the margarine, the bread has gone rock hard
D G
The kids are fighting and the mossies are biting, who forgot the Aeroguard?
G C Am
There's bull ants in the eskie, and the beer is running out
D G
And what you saw in Mom's cole slaw, you just don't think about
[Chorus]
G C Am
When the steaks are burning fiercely when the smoke gets in your eye
D G
When the snags all taste like fried toothpaste and your mouth is full of flies
G C Am
It's a national institution, it's Australian through and through
D G
So come on mate and grab your plate, let's have a barbeque
[Verse 4]
G C Em Am
And when the barby's over and your homeward way you wend
D G
With a queezy tummy on the family dunny, many lonely hours you'll spend
G C Am
You might find yourself reflecting, like many often do
D G
Come rain or shine that's the bloody last time that you'll have a barbeque!
[Chorus]
G C Am
When the steaks are burning fiercely when the smoke gets in your eye
D G
When the snags all taste like fried toothpaste and your mouth is full of flies
G C Am
It's a national institution, it's Australian through and through
D G
So come on mate and grab your plate, let's have a barbeque
How to play The Aussie Bbq Song
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.