The Papaya Song
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G
I like bananas, I know that mangoes are sweet
Em
I like papayas, Papayas? But nothing can beat
C D G
The sweet love of God
[Chorus]
G
I was walking round in circles 5 miles an hour
Em
Trying to find my way back to my heavenly Father
C
The world looked sweet, but then turned sour
D
But then I asked Him in and received his power
D
1,2,3!
[Verse 2]
G
I like your brother, I think your sister is sweet
Em
I like your mama, Yo mama??
C D G
But nothing can beat the family of God
[Chorus]
G
I was walking round in circles 5 miles an hour
Em
Trying to find my way back to my heavenly Father
C
The world looked sweet, but then turned sour
D
But then I asked Him in and received his power
D
1,2,3!
G
I like Target I know that Kmart is cheap
Em
I like Home Depot, Home Depot???
C D G
But nothing can beat the free love of God
[Chorus]
G
I was walking round in circles 5 miles an hour
Em
Trying to find my way back to my heavenly Father
C
The world looked sweet, but then turned sour
D
But then I asked Him in and received his power
D
1,2,3!
[Verse 1]
G
I like bananas, I know that mangoes are sweet
Em
I like papayas, Papayas? But nothing can beat
C D G
The sweet love of God
How to play The Papaya Song
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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.