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Jambalaya

Brenda Lee

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Jambalaya by Brenda Lee in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  A   E7   E7   A  [x2]

A
Well Goodbye Joe Me GottAa Go, Me Oh My, Oh                    E7​
Me Gotta Go PoE7le The Pirogue Down The Bayou                    A​
My Yvonne AThe Sweetest One Me Oh My Oh                   E7​
Son Of A Gun WeE7'll Have Big Fun On The Bayou                A​

B
Well Jambalaya And AA Crawfish Pie And Fillet Gumbo                      E7​
Cause Tonight IE7'm Gonna See My Ma Cher Amio                        A​
I'm Gonna Pick Guitar FillA Fruit Jar And Be Gay-O              E7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'lE7l Have Big Fun On The Bayou                  A​

C
ThibodauAx Fontaineaux The Place Is Buzzin'                 E7​
Kinfolk Come ToE7 See Yvonne By The Dozen                 A​
Yeah Dress In Style AndA Go Hog Wild, Me Oh My, Oh                    E7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'll E7Have Big Fun On The Bayou                   A​

Instruments
  A#   F7   F7   A#  [x2]

D
Settle DowA#n Far From Town Get Me A Pirogue                F7​
And I'll CatcF7h All The Fish In The Bayou        A#​
Yeah Swap My Mon To Buy YA#vonne What She Need-O                        F7​
Son Of A Gun WeF7'll Have Big Fun On The Bayou                A#​

B2
Well Jambalaya And AA# Crawfish Pie And Fillet Gumbo                   F7​
Cause Tonight IF7'm Gonna See My Ma Cher Amio                         A#​
I'm Gonna Pick Guitar FillA# Fruit Jar And Be Gay-O             F7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'lF7l Have Big Fun On The Bayou                 A#​

Sax Solo Ending
  A#   F7   F7   A#  [x4] [Fade]
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Jambalaya?

The chords for Jambalaya are: A, E7, A#, F7

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: A, E7, A#, F7

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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