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Down By The Bay

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I think the original chords are C, G7, C, F, C but I prefer G, D7, G, C, G.
Down by the Gbay, where the watermelons D7grow
Back to my home, I dare not Ggo
For if I Cdo, my mother would Gsay,
(verse spoken - no chords)
"Have you ever seen a bear combing his hair?"
D7Down by the Gbay.
(Verses)
1. Did you ev-er see a goose_ kissing a moose
2. Did you ev-er see a whale with a polka dot tail
3. Did you ev-er see a fly_ wear-ing a tie
4. Did you ev-er see a bear_ comb-ing_ his hair
5. Did you ev-er see llamas eating their pyjamas
6. Did you ev-er have a time when you couldn't make a rhyme
(You're encouraged to make up other rhymes to sing)

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

This song comes from Raffi, a beloved Armenian-Canadian singer-lyricist known for his engaging children's music. He is celebrated for his commitment to children's well-being and has also used his platform to advocate for environmental and social causes. "Down By The Bay" invites listeners into a playful world of rhyming and imagination, making it a joyful sing-along. It captures a sense of lighthearted fun and creative discovery.

AI-written from these sources:Raffi — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Down By The Bay

by Raffi

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

I think the original chords are C, G7, C, F, C but I prefer G, D7, G, C, G.

G D7

Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow

Back to my home, I dare not go

C G

For if I do, my mother would say,

(verse spoken - no chords)

"Have you ever seen a bear combing his hair?"

D7 G

Down by the bay.

(Verses)

1. Did you ev-er see a goose_ kissing a moose

2. Did you ev-er see a whale with a polka dot tail

3. Did you ev-er see a fly_ wear-ing a tie

4. Did you ev-er see a bear_ comb-ing_ his hair

5. Did you ev-er see llamas eating their pyjamas

6. Did you ev-er have a time when you couldn't make a rhyme

(You're encouraged to make up other rhymes to sing)

About Down By The Bay Chords by Raffi

Learn how to play Down By The Bay by Raffi with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Down By The Bay chords”, “Down By The Bay guitar chords”, or “Raffi Down By The Bay 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 Down By The Bay chords and for experienced players who want accurate Down By The Bay lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G7, F, G, D7.

FAQ — Down By The Bay by Raffi

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Is "Down By The Bay" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Down By The Bay" by Raffi with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Raffi below.

What key is "Down By The Bay" in?

The chords for "Down By The Bay" show the original chord names (including C, G7, F, G, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.