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Jambalaya

Brenda Lee

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C   G7   G7   C  [x2]

A
Well Goodbye Joe Me GottCa Go, Me Oh My, Oh                    G7​
Me Gotta Go PoG7le The Pirogue Down The Bayou                    C​
My Yvonne CThe Sweetest One Me Oh My Oh                   G7​
Son Of A Gun WeG7'll Have Big Fun On The Bayou                C​

B
Well Jambalaya And CA Crawfish Pie And Fillet Gumbo                      G7​
Cause Tonight IG7'm Gonna See My Ma Cher Amio                        C​
I'm Gonna Pick Guitar FillC Fruit Jar And Be Gay-O              G7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'lG7l Have Big Fun On The Bayou                  C​

C
ThibodauCx Fontaineaux The Place Is Buzzin'                 G7​
Kinfolk Come ToG7 See Yvonne By The Dozen                 C​
Yeah Dress In Style AndC Go Hog Wild, Me Oh My, Oh                    G7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'll G7Have Big Fun On The Bayou                   C​

Instruments
  C#   G#7   G#7   C#  [x2]

D
Settle DowC#n Far From Town Get Me A Pirogue                G#7​
And I'll CatcG#7h All The Fish In The Bayou         C#​
Yeah Swap My Mon To Buy YC#vonne What She Need-O                        G#7​
Son Of A Gun WeG#7'll Have Big Fun On The Bayou                 C#​

B2
Well Jambalaya And AC# Crawfish Pie And Fillet Gumbo                   G#7​
Cause Tonight IG#7'm Gonna See My Ma Cher Amio                          C#​
I'm Gonna Pick Guitar FillC# Fruit Jar And Be Gay-O             G#7​
Well Son Of A Gun We'lG#7l Have Big Fun On The Bayou                  C#​

Sax Solo Ending
  C#   G#7   G#7   C#  [x4] [Fade]
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Jambalaya?

The chords for Jambalaya are: C, G7, C#, G#7

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: C, G7, C#, G#7

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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