Chordyes

El Carretero

Buena Vista Social Club

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Bossa Nova / Samba Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
| Em  B7  | Em  B7

| Em  B7  | Em  B7

Verse 1
Por El CEmamino Del SB7itio Mío
Un CarreteEmro Alegre B7Pasó      Em    B7        Em​
Con Sus CB7anciones Que Muy SEmentida
Y Muy B7Guajira Alegre CantEmó   B7       Em    B7     Em​

Pre-chorus
Me VoyB7 Al Transbordador (GEmuamba)
A DescarB7gar La Carreta (EmGuamba)
Me Voy Al TB7ransbordador (EmGuamba)
A DescarB7gar La Carreta (EmGuamba)
Para B7Cumplir Con La MetEma (Guamba)
De Mi PeqB7ueña Labor    Em​

Chorus
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte  B7​

Interlude
Em  B7  Em  B7   Em  B7   Em  B7

Em  B7  Em  B7   Em  B7   Em  B7    Em

Verse 2
Yo TrabB7ajo Sin Reposo (EmGuamba)
Para PB7oderme Casar (GEmuamba)
Que Yo TraB7bajo Sin Reposo (EmGuamba)
Para PodB7erme Casar (GEmuamba)
Y Si Lo B7Llego A Lograr (GEmuamba)
Seré Un B7Guajiro Dichoso   Em​

Chorus
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte

Interlude
Em  B7   Em  B7    Em  B7   Em  B7

Em  B7   Em  B7    Em  B7   Em  B7    Em

Verse 3
Yo Soy GuajB7iro Y Carretero (EmGuamba)
Y En El CamB7po Vivo Bien (EmGuamba)
Que Soy GuaB7jiro Y Carretero (GEmuamba)
Y En El B7Campo Vivo Bien (EmGuamba)
Porque El B7Campo Es El Edén (EmGuamba)
Más LinB7do Del Mundo EnteEmro

Chorus
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte
A CabalB7lo Vamos Pa'l EmMonte  E7​

Ending
Am   Chapea El MonteEm  Cultiva El Llano
B7  Recoge El FrutoEm   De Tu Sudor
Am  Chapea El Monte Em  Cultiva El Llano
B7Recoge El FrutEmo   De Tu Sudor
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for El Carretero?

The chords for El Carretero are: Em, B7, E7, Am

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: Em, B7, E7, Am

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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