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Waltzing Matilda

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

Intro
  G   C   G   D
  G

Verse
GOnce A Jolly SwagBman Sat Beside The BiEmllabong,       C​
GUnder The Shade Of A Coulibah TreeD​
And He Sang AGs He Sat And WaBited By TheEm Billabong,           C​
GYou'll Come A Waltzinn Matilda WiDth
GMe

Verse 2
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda With Me
GAnd He Sang As He Sat And WaiBted By The Billabong,              C​
GYou'lll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiDth
GMe

Verse 3
GDown Came A JumbuckB To Drink Beside TEmhe Billabong              C​
GUp Jumped The Swagman And Seized Him With GleDe
And He Sang AGs He Tucked JumbBuck In HisEm Tuckerbag            C​
G'You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiDth Me             G​

Instruments
  G   C   G   Bm
  D   G   Em   C
  G   D   G   G#
  D#

Hook
G#Down Came The Stockman, RidiBng On His ThorFmoughbred         C#​
G#Down Came The Troopers, One, Two, Three    D#​
G#Where's The Jolly Jumbuck YouB've Got In Your TuckerbFmag                     C#​
G#You'll Come A Waltzing Matilda With D#Me                   G#​

Verse 4
AUp Jumped The Swagman AC#nd Plunged Into The BF#millabong                   D​
AYou'll Never Catch Me Alive, Cried EHe
And His Ghost May Be HeaArd As YouC# Ride Beside The BillF#mabong                       D​
AYou'll Come A Waltzing Matilda WiEth Me               A​
Also available in: Ab (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waltzing Matilda?

The chords for Waltzing Matilda are: G, C, D, B, Em, Bm, G#, D#, Fm, C#, A, F#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: G, C, D, B, Em, Bm, G#, D#, Fm, C#, A, F#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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