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Waltzing Matilda

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Waltzing Matilda by Jimmie Rodgers in the key of D

Intro
  D   G   D   A
  D

Verse
DOnce A Jolly SwagF#man Sat Beside The BilBmlabong,        G​
DUnder The Shade Of A Coulibah TreeA​
And He Sang ADs He Sat And WaF#ited By The BmBillabong,            G​
DYou'll Come A Waltzinn Matilda WiAth
DMe

Verse 2
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda With Me
DAnd He Sang As He Sat And WaiF#ted By The Billabong,               G​
DYou'lll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiAth
DMe

Verse 3
DDown Came A JumbuckF# To Drink Beside ThBme Billabong               G​
DUp Jumped The Swagman And Seized Him With GleAe
And He Sang ADs He Tucked JumbF#uck In His BmTuckerbag             G​
D'You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiAth Me             D​

Instruments
  D   G   D   F#m
  A   D   Bm   G
  D   A   D   D#
  A#

Hook
D#Down Came The Stockman, RidiF#ng On His ThoroCmughbred          G#​
D#Down Came The Troopers, One, Two, Three    A#​
D#Where's The Jolly Jumbuck YouF#'ve Got In Your TuckerbaCmg                      G#​
D#You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda With A#Me                   D#​

Verse 4
EUp Jumped The Swagman AG#nd Plunged Into The BC#millabong                   A​
EYou'll Never Catch Me Alive, Cried BHe
And His Ghost May Be HeaErd As YouG# Ride Beside The BillC#mabong                       A​
EYou'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiBth Me               E​
Also available in: Ab (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waltzing Matilda?

The chords for Waltzing Matilda are: D, G, A, F#, Bm, F#m, D#, A#, Cm, G#, E, C#m

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: D, G, A, F#, Bm, F#m, D#, A#, Cm, G#, E, C#m

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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