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Waltzing Matilda

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

Intro
  E   A   E   B
  E

Verse
EOnce A Jolly SwagG#man Sat Beside The BilC#mlabong,         A​
EUnder The Shade Of A Coulibah TreeB​
And He Sang AEs He Sat And WaG#ited By The C#mBillabong,             A​
EYou'll Come A Waltzinn Matilda WiBth
EMe

Verse 2
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda With Me
EAnd He Sang As He Sat And WaiG#ted By The Billabong,               A​
EYou'lll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiBth
EMe

Verse 3
EDown Came A JumbuckG# To Drink Beside ThC#me Billabong                A​
EUp Jumped The Swagman And Seized Him With GleBe
And He Sang AEs He Tucked JumbG#uck In His C#mTuckerbag              A​
E'You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiBth Me             E​

Instruments
  E   A   E   G#m
  B   E   C#m   A
  E   B   E   F
  C

Hook
FDown Came The Stockman, RidG#ing On His ThorDmoughbred         A#​
FDown Came The Troopers, One, Two, Three   C​
FWhere's The Jolly Jumbuck YoG#u've Got In Your TuckerbDmag                     A#​
FYou'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WithC Me                 F​

Verse 4
F#Up Jumped The Swagman AnA#d Plunged Into The BiD#mllabong                    B​
F#You'll Never Catch Me Alive, Cried HC#e
And His Ghost May Be HeaF#rd As You A#Ride Beside The BillaD#mbong                        B​
F#You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WitC#h Me                 F#​
Also available in: Ab (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waltzing Matilda?

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