Chordyes

El Carretero

Buena Vista Social Club

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for El Carretero by Buena Vista Social Club

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Bossa Nova / Samba Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
| Am  E7  | Am  E7

| Am  E7  | Am  E7

Verse 1
Por El CAmamino Del SE7itio Mío
Un CarreteAmro Alegre E7Pasó      Am    E7        Am​
Con Sus CE7anciones Que Muy SAmentida
Y Muy E7Guajira Alegre CantAmó   E7       Am    E7     Am​

Pre-chorus
Me VoyE7 Al Transbordador (GAmuamba)
A DescarE7gar La Carreta (AmGuamba)
Me Voy Al TE7ransbordador (AmGuamba)
A DescarE7gar La Carreta (AmGuamba)
Para E7Cumplir Con La MetAma (Guamba)
De Mi PeqE7ueña Labor    Am​

Chorus
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte  E7​

Interlude
Am  E7  Am  E7   Am  E7   Am  E7

Am  E7  Am  E7   Am  E7   Am  E7    Am

Verse 2
Yo TrabE7ajo Sin Reposo (AmGuamba)
Para PE7oderme Casar (GAmuamba)
Que Yo TraE7bajo Sin Reposo (AmGuamba)
Para PodE7erme Casar (GAmuamba)
Y Si Lo E7Llego A Lograr (GAmuamba)
Seré Un E7Guajiro Dichoso   Am​

Chorus
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte

Interlude
Am  E7   Am  E7    Am  E7   Am  E7

Am  E7   Am  E7    Am  E7   Am  E7    Am

Verse 3
Yo Soy GuajE7iro Y Carretero (AmGuamba)
Y En El CamE7po Vivo Bien (AmGuamba)
Que Soy GuaE7jiro Y Carretero (GAmuamba)
Y En El E7Campo Vivo Bien (AmGuamba)
Porque El E7Campo Es El Edén (AmGuamba)
Más LinE7do Del Mundo EnteAmro

Chorus
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte
A CabalE7lo Vamos Pa'l AmMonte  A7​

Ending
Dm   Chapea El MonteAm  Cultiva El Llano
E7  Recoge El FrutoAm   De Tu Sudor
Dm  Chapea El Monte Am  Cultiva El Llano
E7Recoge El FrutAmo   De Tu Sudor
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FAQ

What are the chords for El Carretero?

The chords for El Carretero are: Am, E7, A7, Dm

What is the original key of El Carretero?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing El Carretero?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play El Carretero in another key?

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

Can El Carretero be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play El Carretero on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in El Carretero?

El Carretero uses 4 chords: Am, E7, A7, Dm

What is the easiest way to play El Carretero?

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 El Carretero released in?

El Carretero was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for El Carretero?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch El Carretero 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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