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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 D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Bossa Nova / Samba Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
| Dm  A7  | Dm  A7

| Dm  A7  | Dm  A7

Verse 1
Por El CDmamino Del SA7itio Mío
Un CarreteDmro Alegre A7Pasó      Dm    A7        Dm​
Con Sus CA7anciones Que Muy SDmentida
Y Muy A7Guajira Alegre CantDmó   A7       Dm    A7     Dm​

Pre-chorus
Me VoyA7 Al Transbordador (GDmuamba)
A DescarA7gar La Carreta (DmGuamba)
Me Voy Al TA7ransbordador (DmGuamba)
A DescarA7gar La Carreta (DmGuamba)
Para A7Cumplir Con La MetDma (Guamba)
De Mi PeqA7ueña Labor    Dm​

Chorus
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte  A7​

Interlude
Dm  A7  Dm  A7   Dm  A7   Dm  A7

Dm  A7  Dm  A7   Dm  A7   Dm  A7    Dm

Verse 2
Yo TrabA7ajo Sin Reposo (DmGuamba)
Para PA7oderme Casar (GDmuamba)
Que Yo TraA7bajo Sin Reposo (DmGuamba)
Para PodA7erme Casar (GDmuamba)
Y Si Lo A7Llego A Lograr (GDmuamba)
Seré Un A7Guajiro Dichoso   Dm​

Chorus
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte

Interlude
Dm  A7   Dm  A7    Dm  A7   Dm  A7

Dm  A7   Dm  A7    Dm  A7   Dm  A7    Dm

Verse 3
Yo Soy GuajA7iro Y Carretero (DmGuamba)
Y En El CamA7po Vivo Bien (DmGuamba)
Que Soy GuaA7jiro Y Carretero (GDmuamba)
Y En El A7Campo Vivo Bien (DmGuamba)
Porque El A7Campo Es El Edén (DmGuamba)
Más LinA7do Del Mundo EnteDmro

Chorus
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte
A CabalA7lo Vamos Pa'l DmMonte  D7​

Ending
Gm   Chapea El MonteDm  Cultiva El Llano
A7  Recoge El FrutoDm   De Tu Sudor
Gm  Chapea El Monte Dm  Cultiva El Llano
A7Recoge El FrutDmo   De Tu Sudor
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for El Carretero?

The chords for El Carretero are: Dm, A7, D7, Gm

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: Dm, A7, D7, Gm

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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