The Wah Watusi
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Intro: F F7 F F7
F Dm
Wah, wah-a Watusi
A# C F
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance
F Dm
Wah, wah-a Watusi
A# C F F7
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance (shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh)
A#
Baby, baby, when you do The Twist
F
Never, never do you get yourself kissed
A#
'cause you're always dancin' far apart
C C7
The Watusi, girl, is-a really smart
F Dm
Wah, wah-a Watusi
A# C F F7
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance (shoo-bop, shoo-bop,
ahh)
A#
Baby, baby, when you do The Fly
F
Your arms are wasted wavin' in the sky
A#
Come on and hold me like a lover should
C C7
The Watusi makes you feel so good
F Dm
Wah, wah-a Watusi
A# C F
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance
Yay!!
Inter
F7
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh)
A#
Baby, baby, that's the way it goes
F
Nothing happens when you Mash Potatoes
A#
I just gotta fall in love with you
C C7
Watusi is the dance to do
F Dm
Wah, wah-a Watusi
A# C F
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance
F Dm
Wah, wah-a Watusi
A# C F
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance
FADE
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How to play The Wah Watusi
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.