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Margaritaville

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[Intro]
D  G  A  D
e|-5-5-5-3-5--5-5-5-3-5--7-7-7-5-3-2---|
B|-7-7-7-5-7--7-7-7-5-7--8-8-8-7-5-3---|
G|---------------------------------2---|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------|
[Verse]
   DNibblin' on sponge cake, watchin' the sun bake
All of those tourists covered with Aoil
   AStrummin' my six string, on my front porch swing
Smell those shrimp they're beginnin' to DboilD7  
[Chorus]
   GWastin' aAway again in MargarDitaville,     D7     Gsearchin' for mAy lost shaker of DsaltD7  
   GSome people Aclaim that there's a DwomaA/C#n to bGlame, but I Aknow, it's nobody's Dfault
[Verse]
   DDon't know the reason, I stayed here all season
Nothin' to show but this brand new tatAtoo
   ABut it's a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
How it got here I haven't a DclueD7  
[Chorus]
   GWastin' aAway again in MargarDitaville,     D7     Gsearchin' for mAy lost shaker of DsaltD7  
   GSome people Aclaim that there's a DwomaA/C#n to bGlame, now I Athink, hell it could be my Dfault
[Instrumental]
D     A
G A D A/C# G A D
[Verse]
   DI blew out my flip flop, stepped on a pop top
Cut my heel had to cruise on back Ahome
   ABut there's booze in the blender, and soon it will render
That frozen concoction that helps me hanDg onD7  
[Chorus]
   GWastin' aAway again in MargarDitaville,     D7     Gsearchin' for mAy lost shaker of DsaltD7  
   GSome people Aclaim that there's a DwomaA/C#n to blGame, but I Aknow, it's my own damn DfaultD7  
Yes and,   Gsome people Aclaim that there's a DwomaA/C#n to bGlame, and I Aknow, it's my own damn Dfault
[Outro]
D  G  A  D

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The story behind the song

"Margaritaville" captures a laid-back, tropical escape, embodying the "island escapism" persona that defined Jimmy Buffett's music. The song chronicles a man's time at a beach resort, filled with simple pleasures like playing guitar and eating sponge cake, alongside minor mishaps like losing a flip-flop and cutting his heel. Through these daily routines, the lyrics reveal a shifting perspective on a past romance, moving from blaming others to ultimately accepting his own fault. It's a journey through carefree days and self-reflection, all set against a sun-drenched backdrop.

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

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Margaritaville

by Jimmy Buffett

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/C#

[Intro]

D G A D

e|-5-5-5-3-5--5-5-5-3-5--7-7-7-5-3-2---|

B|-7-7-7-5-7--7-7-7-5-7--8-8-8-7-5-3---|

G|---------------------------------2---|

D|-------------------------------------|

A|-------------------------------------|

E|-------------------------------------|

[Verse]

Nibblin' on sponge cake, watchin' the sun bake

All of those tourists covered with oil

Strummin' my six string, on my front porch swing

D D7

Smell those shrimp they're beginnin' to boil

[Chorus]

G A D D7 G A D D7

Wastin' away again in Margaritaville, searchin' for my lost shaker of salt

G A D A/C# G A D

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame, but I know, it's nobody's fault

[Verse]

Don't know the reason, I stayed here all season

Nothin' to show but this brand new tattoo

But it's a real beauty, a Mexican cutie

D D7

How it got here I haven't a clue

[Chorus]

G A D D7 G A D D7

Wastin' away again in Margaritaville, searchin' for my lost shaker of salt

G A D A/C# G A D

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame, now I think, hell it could be my fault

[Instrumental]

D A

G A D A/C# G A D

[Verse]

I blew out my flip flop, stepped on a pop top

Cut my heel had to cruise on back home

But there's booze in the blender, and soon it will render

D D7

That frozen concoction that helps me hang on

[Chorus]

G A D D7 G A D D7

Wastin' away again in Margaritaville, searchin' for my lost shaker of salt

G A D A/C# G A D D7

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame, but I know, it's my own damn fault

G A D A/C# G A D

Yes and, some people claim that there's a woman to blame, and I know, it's my own damn fault

[Outro]

D G A D

About Margaritaville Chords by Jimmy Buffett

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

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The chords for "Margaritaville" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, B, E, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.