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El Carretero

Buena Vista Social Club

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for El Carretero by Buena Vista Social Club in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Bossa Nova / Samba Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
| Cm  G7  | Cm  G7

| Cm  G7  | Cm  G7

Verse 1
Por El CCmamino Del SG7itio Mío
Un CarreteCmro Alegre G7Pasó      Cm    G7        Cm​
Con Sus CG7anciones Que Muy SCmentida
Y Muy G7Guajira Alegre CantCmó   G7       Cm    G7     Cm​

Pre-chorus
Me VoyG7 Al Transbordador (GCmuamba)
A DescarG7gar La Carreta (CmGuamba)
Me Voy Al TG7ransbordador (CmGuamba)
A DescarG7gar La Carreta (CmGuamba)
Para G7Cumplir Con La MetCma (Guamba)
De Mi PeqG7ueña Labor    Cm​

Chorus
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte  G7​

Interlude
Cm  G7  Cm  G7   Cm  G7   Cm  G7

Cm  G7  Cm  G7   Cm  G7   Cm  G7    Cm

Verse 2
Yo TrabG7ajo Sin Reposo (CmGuamba)
Para PG7oderme Casar (GCmuamba)
Que Yo TraG7bajo Sin Reposo (CmGuamba)
Para PodG7erme Casar (GCmuamba)
Y Si Lo G7Llego A Lograr (GCmuamba)
Seré Un G7Guajiro Dichoso   Cm​

Chorus
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte

Interlude
Cm  G7   Cm  G7    Cm  G7   Cm  G7

Cm  G7   Cm  G7    Cm  G7   Cm  G7    Cm

Verse 3
Yo Soy GuajG7iro Y Carretero (CmGuamba)
Y En El CamG7po Vivo Bien (CmGuamba)
Que Soy GuaG7jiro Y Carretero (GCmuamba)
Y En El G7Campo Vivo Bien (CmGuamba)
Porque El G7Campo Es El Edén (CmGuamba)
Más LinG7do Del Mundo EnteCmro

Chorus
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte
A CabalG7lo Vamos Pa'l CmMonte  C7​

Ending
Fm   Chapea El MonteCm  Cultiva El Llano
G7  Recoge El FrutoCm   De Tu Sudor
Fm  Chapea El Monte Cm  Cultiva El Llano
G7Recoge El FrutCmo   De Tu Sudor
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for El Carretero?

The chords for El Carretero are: Cm, G7, C7, Fm

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: Cm, G7, C7, Fm

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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