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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 G

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Bossa Nova / Samba Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
| Gm  D7  | Gm  D7

| Gm  D7  | Gm  D7

Verse 1
Por El CGmamino Del SD7itio Mío
Un CarreteGmro Alegre D7Pasó      Gm    D7        Gm​
Con Sus CD7anciones Que Muy SGmentida
Y Muy D7Guajira Alegre CantGmó   D7       Gm    D7     Gm​

Pre-chorus
Me VoyD7 Al Transbordador (GGmuamba)
A DescarD7gar La Carreta (GmGuamba)
Me Voy Al TD7ransbordador (GmGuamba)
A DescarD7gar La Carreta (GmGuamba)
Para D7Cumplir Con La MetGma (Guamba)
De Mi PeqD7ueña Labor    Gm​

Chorus
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte  D7​

Interlude
Gm  D7  Gm  D7   Gm  D7   Gm  D7

Gm  D7  Gm  D7   Gm  D7   Gm  D7    Gm

Verse 2
Yo TrabD7ajo Sin Reposo (GmGuamba)
Para PD7oderme Casar (GGmuamba)
Que Yo TraD7bajo Sin Reposo (GmGuamba)
Para PodD7erme Casar (GGmuamba)
Y Si Lo D7Llego A Lograr (GGmuamba)
Seré Un D7Guajiro Dichoso   Gm​

Chorus
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte

Interlude
Gm  D7   Gm  D7    Gm  D7   Gm  D7

Gm  D7   Gm  D7    Gm  D7   Gm  D7    Gm

Verse 3
Yo Soy GuajD7iro Y Carretero (GmGuamba)
Y En El CamD7po Vivo Bien (GmGuamba)
Que Soy GuaD7jiro Y Carretero (GGmuamba)
Y En El D7Campo Vivo Bien (GmGuamba)
Porque El D7Campo Es El Edén (GmGuamba)
Más LinD7do Del Mundo EnteGmro

Chorus
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte
A CabalD7lo Vamos Pa'l GmMonte  G7​

Ending
Cm   Chapea El MonteGm  Cultiva El Llano
D7  Recoge El FrutoGm   De Tu Sudor
Cm  Chapea El Monte Gm  Cultiva El Llano
D7Recoge El FrutGmo   De Tu Sudor
Also available in: Am (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for El Carretero?

The chords for El Carretero are: Gm, D7, G7, Cm

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: Gm, D7, G7, Cm

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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