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Waltzing Matilda

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Waltzing Matilda by Jimmie Rodgers

Intro
  Ab   Db   Ab   Eb
  Ab

Verse
AbOnce A Jolly SwagmCan Sat Beside The BilFmlabong,        Db​
AbUnder The Shade Of A Coulibah Tree Eb​
And He Sang AAbs He Sat And WaiCted By The FmBillabong,            Db​
AbYou'll Come A Waltzinn Matilda WitEbh
AbMe

Verse 2
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda With Me
AbAnd He Sang As He Sat And WaitCed By The Billabong,               Db​
AbYou'lll Come A Waltzing Matilda WitEbh
AbMe

Verse 3
AbDown Came A Jumbuck CTo Drink Beside ThFme Billabong               Db​
AbUp Jumped The Swagman And Seized Him With GleeEb​
And He Sang AAbs He Tucked JumbuCck In His FmTuckerbag             Db​
Ab'You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WitEbh Me               Ab​

Instruments
  Ab   Db   Ab   Cm
  Eb   Ab   Fm   Db
  Ab   Eb   Ab   A
  E

Hook
ADown Came The Stockman, RidCing On His ThoF#mroughbred         D​
ADown Came The Troopers, One, Two, Three   E​
AWhere's The Jolly Jumbuck YoCu've Got In Your TuckerF#mbag                     D​
AYou'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WithE Me                 A​

Verse 4
BbUp Jumped The Swagman AnDd Plunged Into The BGmillabong                  Eb​
BbYou'll Never Catch Me Alive, Cried HFe
And His Ghost May Be HeaBbrd As You DRide Beside The BillGmabong                      Eb​
BbYou'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WitFh Me                Bb​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Waltzing Matilda?

The chords for Waltzing Matilda are: Ab, Db, Eb, C, Fm, Cm, A, E, F#m, D, Bb, Gm

What is the original key of Waltzing Matilda?

The original key is Ab.

What is the difficulty of playing Waltzing Matilda?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Waltzing Matilda in another key?

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

Can Waltzing Matilda be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Waltzing Matilda on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Waltzing Matilda?

Waltzing Matilda uses 12 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, C, Fm, Cm, A, E, F#m, D, Bb, Gm

What is the easiest way to play Waltzing Matilda?

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 Waltzing Matilda released in?

Waltzing Matilda was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Waltzing Matilda?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Waltzing Matilda 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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