Chordyes

Compañeros

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Compañeros by Christy Moore in the key of D

Verse 1
DFidel And Che GueAvara Lay In The GShip At Anchor In TheD Harbour
DWaiting For The AEvening Tide To GRise And Bring High DWater.
ABound For Cuba She Must Go
AAcross The Gulf Of Mexico And The Caribbean Ocean
She’s CEmarrying A Human CAargo
Eighty Three Good CompañDeros
GEach One Burning With Determination To Be AFree

Chorus 1
AAgainst DBatista,
The GFidelDistas,
CGourage Was Their AArmour As They FGought At Fidel’s ASide With Che GDuevara.

Verse 2
DTen Days Out AFrom Mexico These CGompañeroDs
DLanded On The ACuban Beach Los GColaradoDs
AFidel Said This Year Will See
AOur Country And Our People Free Or Else We Will Be Martyrs
We’ve EmOnly Guns Enough For ATwenty
The Enemy Has Arms A DPlenty
GMeet Him And Defeat Him And He’ll Keep Us Well ASupplied

Chorus 1
AAgainst DBatista,
The GFidelDistas,
GCourage Was Their AArmour As They GFought At Fidel’s ASide With Che GuDevara.

Verse 3
DFive Weeks Later AIn The Canyon GDe La RiDo
FDidel’s Army Had ABeen Reduced To GEighteen CompañerDos
AHungry, Weak And Unafraid,
ALearning Revolutions Trade In The High Sierra Maestre
EmWhere The Mountain Winds Did ABlow
Bearing Seeds To Sprout And DSow
GCrops In Cuban Soil That Marked The Death Of SlaAvery

Chorus 2
AOn CompañDeros,
GTo El UlDvero
GCourage Was Their AArmour As They GFought At Fidel’s ASide With Che GuDevara

Verse 4
They DFought Their Way AAcross The Peak Of GEl TorquinDo
DJoined By Bands Of AVolunteers And The GMen From SantDiago
AThey Faced Batista’s Tanks And Trains,
ADrove Them Back Down To Plains, From The High Sierra Maestre
They EmDrove The Gangsters From Los AVios
Straight Across The CordilDeros
GSanta Barbra Fell To Che Guevara And Was AFree.

Chorus 2
AOn CompañDeros,
GTo El UlDvero
GCourage Was Their AArmour As They GFought At Fidel’s ASide With Che GuDevara

Verse 5
The DFire Lit On That ACuban Beach By GFidel CastDro
DStill Shines All AThe Way To GTerra Del DFuego
ASparks Are Blown Upon The Breeze,
APeople Rise From Off Their Knees When They See The Night Is Burning.
It EmBlazes Up In VenezAuela,
Bolivia And GuataDmala
GLights The Road That We Must Go In Order To Be AFree

Outro
AOn CompañDeros
GAmeriDcanos
GCourage Was Their AArmour As They GFought At Fidel’s ASide With Che GuDevara
GCourage Was Their AArmour As They GFought At Fidel’s ASide With Che GuDevara
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Compañeros?

The chords for Compañeros are: D, A, G, Em

What is the original key of Compañeros?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Compañeros?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Compañeros in another key?

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

Can Compañeros be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Compañeros on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Compañeros?

Compañeros uses 4 chords: D, A, G, Em

What is the easiest way to play Compañeros?

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 Compañeros released in?

Compañeros was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Compañeros?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Compañeros 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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