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Jambalaya

Brenda Lee

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Jambalaya by Brenda Lee

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G   D7   D7   G  [x2]

A
Well Goodbye Joe Me GottGa Go, Me Oh My, Oh                    D7​
Me Gotta Go PoD7le The Pirogue Down The Bayou                    G​
My Yvonne GThe Sweetest One Me Oh My Oh                   D7​
Son Of A Gun WeD7'll Have Big Fun On The Bayou                G​

B
Well Jambalaya And GA Crawfish Pie And Fillet Gumbo                      D7​
Cause Tonight ID7'm Gonna See My Ma Cher Amio                        G​
I'm Gonna Pick Guitar FillG Fruit Jar And Be Gay-O              D7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'lD7l Have Big Fun On The Bayou                  G​

C
ThibodauGx Fontaineaux The Place Is Buzzin'                 D7​
Kinfolk Come ToD7 See Yvonne By The Dozen                 G​
Yeah Dress In Style AndG Go Hog Wild, Me Oh My, Oh                    D7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'll D7Have Big Fun On The Bayou                   G​

Instruments
  Ab   Eb7   Eb7   Ab  [x2]

D
Settle DowAbn Far From Town Get Me A Pirogue                Eb7​
And I'll CatcEb7h All The Fish In The Bayou         Ab​
Yeah Swap My Mon To Buy YAbvonne What She Need-O                        Eb7​
Son Of A Gun WeEb7'll Have Big Fun On The Bayou                 Ab​

B2
Well Jambalaya And AAb Crawfish Pie And Fillet Gumbo                   Eb7​
Cause Tonight IEb7'm Gonna See My Ma Cher Amio                          Ab​
I'm Gonna Pick Guitar FillAb Fruit Jar And Be Gay-O             Eb7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'lEb7l Have Big Fun On The Bayou                  Ab​

Sax Solo Ending
  Ab   Eb7   Eb7   Ab  [x4] [Fade]
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Jambalaya?

The chords for Jambalaya are: G, D7, Ab, Eb7

What is the original key of Jambalaya?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Jambalaya?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Jambalaya in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Jambalaya be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Jambalaya on ukulele?

Chord Jambalaya can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Jambalaya?

Jambalaya uses 4 chords: G, D7, Ab, Eb7

What is the easiest way to play Jambalaya?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Jambalaya released in?

Jambalaya was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Jambalaya?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Jambalaya to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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