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El Cholito

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este es un villancico no muy conocido.
se puede tocar o bien el acorde entero o por arpegios (yo recomiendo este ultimo).
AmDicen de un chColito del altGiplano por nCavidad  [x2]
DmQuiso la luna blAmanca de la moEmntaña poder Amllevar ¡ay, ay, ay!
DmAl niño de MaAmría, dulce MEmesías en un Amportal.
 SOl                            CSOl            C  
Y aquella Nochebuena subio a la senda que al cerro va (x2)
DmQuiso la luna blaAmnca de la moEmntaña poder lAmlevar ¡ay, ay, ay!
DmAl niño de MAmaría, dulce MEmesías en un Amportal.
AmPobre cholito iCnca bajo su pGoncho tristCe lloró (x2)
DmPorque la cumbre bAmlanca de la moEmntaña nunca alAmcanzo ¡ay, ay, ay!
DmEsa luna de hAmielo que desde el Emcielo se le Amburlo.
GY regreso a su Caldea con frio Gy pena, sueño Cy dolor (x2)
DmPorque la cumbre bAmlanca de la moEmntaña nunca aAmlcanzo ¡ay, ay, ay!
DmEsa luna de hAmielo que desde el Emcielo se le Amburlo.
AmDijole así su mCadre: 'lindo cGholito de mi Cquerer' (x2)
DmPa que buscas lAma luna si tieneEms una bajo tAmu piel ¡ay, ay, ay!
DmDale a Jesús tu Amalma y queda en Emcalma mi linAmdo bien.

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El Cholito

by Misc Christmas

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este es un villancico no muy conocido.

se puede tocar o bien el acorde entero o por arpegios (yo recomiendo este ultimo).

Am C G C

Dicen de un cholito del altiplano por navidad [x2]

Dm Am Em Am

Quiso la luna blanca de la montaña poder llevar ¡ay, ay, ay!

Dm Am Em Am

Al niño de María, dulce Mesías en un portal.

C C

SOl SOl

Y aquella Nochebuena subio a la senda que al cerro va (x2)

Dm Am Em Am

Quiso la luna blanca de la montaña poder llevar ¡ay, ay, ay!

Dm Am Em Am

Al niño de María, dulce Mesías en un portal.

Am C G C

Pobre cholito inca bajo su poncho triste lloró (x2)

Dm Am Em Am

Porque la cumbre blanca de la montaña nunca alcanzo ¡ay, ay, ay!

Dm Am Em Am

Esa luna de hielo que desde el cielo se le burlo.

G C G C

Y regreso a su aldea con frio y pena, sueño y dolor (x2)

Dm Am Em Am

Porque la cumbre blanca de la montaña nunca alcanzo ¡ay, ay, ay!

Dm Am Em Am

Esa luna de hielo que desde el cielo se le burlo.

Am C G C

Dijole así su madre: 'lindo cholito de mi querer' (x2)

Dm Am Em Am

Pa que buscas la luna si tienes una bajo tu piel ¡ay, ay, ay!

Dm Am Em Am

Dale a Jesús tu alma y queda en calma mi lindo bien.

About El Cholito Chords by Misc Christmas

Learn how to play El Cholito by Misc Christmas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “El Cholito chords”, “El Cholito guitar chords”, or “Misc Christmas El Cholito 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 El Cholito chords and for experienced players who want accurate El Cholito lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, G, Dm, Em.

FAQ — El Cholito by Misc Christmas

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Can I transpose "El Cholito" to a different key?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "El Cholito"?

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

Is "El Cholito" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "El Cholito" by Misc Christmas with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Misc Christmas below.

What key is "El Cholito" in?

The chords for "El Cholito" show the original chord names (including Am, C, G, Dm, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.