Waka Waka
View chords used in this chart
Shakira ft. Freshlyground
Same chords are used for the whole song.
Chords are
D-A-Bm-G
D
You're a good soldier
A
Choosing your battles
Bm
Pick yourself up
Bm
And dust yourself off
G
Get back in the saddle
D
You're on the front line
A
Everyone's watching
Bm
You know it's serious
Bm
We're getting closer
G
This isn't over
D
The pressure's on .
A
you feel it
Bm
But you got it all
G
believe it
D
When you fall, get up, oh oh
A
And if you fall, get up, eh eh
Bm
Tsamina mina zangalewa
G
Cause this is Africa
[Refrão]
D
Tsamina mina eh eh
A
Waka waka eh eh
Bm
Tsamina mina zangalewa
G
This time for Africa
and so on
Enjoy! and let the WC be a nice one!
How to play Waka Waka
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 D. 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.