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Chan Chan

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Written by Compay Segundo in 1986
[Chords]
Dm                             F
   xx0231 or x57765               133211
Gm6           Gm            A7
  355353        355333        x02020
[Intro]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 1]
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Instrumental]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 2]
Dm        F
El carino que te tengo
Gm6      Gm A7
No te lo puedo negar
Dm         F
Se me sale la babita
Gm6      Gm A7
Yo no lo puedo evitar
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 3]
Dm             F
Cuando Juanica y Chan Chan
Gm6       Gm   A7
En el mar cernían arena
Dm        F
Como sacudía el 'jibe'
Gm6         Gm A7
A Chan Chan le daba pena
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 4]
Dm            F
Limpia el camino de pajas
Gm6       Gm  A7
Que yo me quiero sentar
Dm           F
En aquel tronco que veo
  Gm6    Gm A7
Y así no puedo llegar
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 1]
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Solos](trumpet then guitar)
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
...
[Verse 1]
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Outro]
   Dm         F
De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané
Gm6        Gm  A7
Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí.

Chan Chan chords and lyrics

Free chords for Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Written by Compay Segundo in 1986
[Chords]
Dm   xx0231 or x57765            F   133211
Gm6  355353      Gm  355333      A7  x02020
[Intro]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 1]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Instrumental]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 2]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 3]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 4]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Verse 1]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Solos](trumpet then guitar)
[Verse 1]
Dm  F   Gm6  Gm A7
[Outro]

Chan Chan Chords by Buena Vista Social Club

Learn how to play Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chan Chan chords”, “Chan Chan guitar chords”, or “Buena Vista Social Club Chan Chan chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Chan Chan chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chan Chan lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, F, Gm6, Gm, A7, A.

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Can I transpose "Chan Chan" to a different key?

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Chan Chan" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Chan Chan" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Chan Chan" by Buena Vista Social Club with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Buena Vista Social Club below.

What key is "Chan Chan" in?

The chords for "Chan Chan" show the original chord names (including Dm, F, Gm6, Gm, A7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.