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Mañana

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[Verse]
DShe said I can't go back to America soon
So goddamn cold it's gonna snow until June
Yeah, they're Gfreezin' up in Buffalo Emstuck in their cars
And AI'm lyin' here 'neath the Gsun and the sDtars
DCustoms man tells her that she's gotta leave
She's got a plan hidden up her shrewd sleeve
Wants to find her a Gcaptain, a mEman of strong mind
And Aany direction he Gblows will be DfineD7  
[Chorus]
GPlease don't say mañana if you don't Dmean it
I Ahave heard those words for so very DlongD7  
Don't Gtry to describe the ocean if you've never Dseen it
Don't Aever forget that you Gjust may wind up being Dwrong
[Verse]
DTried and I tried but I don't understand
Never seemed to work out the way I had it planned
Hangin' Gout at a marina when EmSteve Martin called
Singin' Aanybody there really Gwant to get Dsmall
DBut women and water are in short supply
There's not enough dope for us all to get high
I hGear it gets better, thatEm's what they say
As sAoon as we sail on to GCane Garden DBayD7  
[Chorus]
GPlease don't say mañana if you don't Dmean it
I Ahave heard those words for so very DlongD7  
GDon't try to describe the scenery if you've neveDr seen it
Don't Aever forget that you Gjust may wind up in my Dsong
[Bridge]
Alright let's reggae, Reefers!
D   G A   G D
[Verse]
DCalled my friends on those cheap nightly rates
Sure was good to talk to the old United States
While the Glights of St. Thomas lie Emtwenty miles west
I see AGeneral Electric's still Gdoing their Dbest
DI got to head this boat South pretty soon
New album's old and I'm fresh out of tunes
But I Gknow that I'll get 'em, I Emknow that they'll come
Through the Apeople and places and GCaldwood's DRum
[Chorus]
GPlease don't say mañana if you don't Dmean it  (don't mean it)
I Ahave heard those words for so very DlongD7  
GDon't try to describe a Kiss concert if you've nDever seen it
Don't Aever forget that you Gjust may wind up being Dgonged   (gong)
[Tag]
And I Ahope Anita Bryant never Gever does one of my Dsongs
No, no, no...

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The story behind the song

"Mañana" arrives from Jimmy Buffett, an artist celebrated for his "island escapism" and tropical music that blends country, rock, folk, and calypso. His persona often encouraged enjoying life and following passions, a spirit that runs through much of his work, including the album Son of a Son of a Sailor. This song, with its title meaning "tomorrow," plays like a gentle reminder to embrace the present moment.

AI-written from these sources:Jimmy Buffett — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mañana

by Jimmy Buffett

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[Verse]

She said I can't go back to America soon

So goddamn cold it's gonna snow until June

G Em

Yeah, they're freezin' up in Buffalo stuck in their cars

A G D

And I'm lyin' here 'neath the sun and the stars

Customs man tells her that she's gotta leave

She's got a plan hidden up her shrewd sleeve

G Em

Wants to find her a captain, a man of strong mind

A G D D7

And any direction he blows will be fine

[Chorus]

G D

Please don't say mañana if you don't mean it

A D D7

I have heard those words for so very long

G D

Don't try to describe the ocean if you've never seen it

A G D

Don't ever forget that you just may wind up being wrong

[Verse]

Tried and I tried but I don't understand

Never seemed to work out the way I had it planned

G Em

Hangin' out at a marina when Steve Martin called

A G D

Singin' anybody there really want to get small

But women and water are in short supply

There's not enough dope for us all to get high

G Em

I hear it gets better, that's what they say

A G D D7

As soon as we sail on to Cane Garden Bay

[Chorus]

G D

Please don't say mañana if you don't mean it

A D D7

I have heard those words for so very long

G D

Don't try to describe the scenery if you've never seen it

A G D

Don't ever forget that you just may wind up in my song

[Bridge]

Alright let's reggae, Reefers!

D G A G D

[Verse]

Called my friends on those cheap nightly rates

Sure was good to talk to the old United States

G Em

While the lights of St. Thomas lie twenty miles west

A G D

I see General Electric's still doing their best

I got to head this boat South pretty soon

New album's old and I'm fresh out of tunes

G Em

But I know that I'll get 'em, I know that they'll come

A G D

Through the people and places and Caldwood's Rum

[Chorus]

G D

Please don't say mañana if you don't mean it (don't mean it)

A D D7

I have heard those words for so very long

G D

Don't try to describe a Kiss concert if you've never seen it

A G D

Don't ever forget that you just may wind up being gonged (gong)

[Tag]

A G D

And I hope Anita Bryant never ever does one of my songs

No, no, no...

About Mañana Tab by Jimmy Buffett

Learn how to play Mañana by Jimmy Buffett with free guitar tab, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mañana chords”, “Mañana guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Buffett Mañana 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 Mañana chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mañana lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Em, A, D7.

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