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INTRO---  E   A  B  
                      REFRAO
EPapa Chico, you're the Ason, but the children Bdon't
 understand
EPapa Chico, you're the Aone for the people Bsinging your song
EPapa Chico, close your Aeyes, you are so Bcool as your eyes
EPapa Chico, you're the Ason, forever Byou're on the runE  B  
EPapa Chico, you're the Ason, but the children Bdon't 
understand
EPapa Chico, you're the Aone for the people of Bsinging your
 song
EPapa Chico, close your Aeyes, you are so Bcool as your eyes
EPapa Chico, you're the Ason, forever Byou're on the run
EOoh la-la-la-la-la, Aooh la-la-la-la-Bla-la-la-la-la-la
EOoh la-la-la-la-la, Aooh la-la-la-la-Bla-la-la-la-la-la
EOoh la-la-la-la-la, Aooh la-la-la-la-Bla-la-la-la-la-la
EOoh la-la-la-la-la, Aooh la-la-la-la-Bla-la-la-la-la-laE  D  E  A  D  A  C  D  
REPETE REFRAO
EFloat my boat down the river boat stream
AMy mind wanders and I Bstart the day dream
EFloat my boat down the river stream
AI see you playing for the Bchampion king
ERun home to see my women and she hold me tight
AWith no fuss no Bfight no fighting
ARun home to see my Bwomen and she hold me tight
AMakes me feel Ball right
GPapa Chico, you're the Cson, but the children Ddon't understand
GPapa Chico, you're the Cone for the people of Dsinging your song
GPapa Chico, close your Ceyes, you are so Dcool as your eyes
GPapa Chico, Dyou're the son, Cforever Gyou're on the run
Ooh la-la-la-la-la, ooh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la...

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Papa Chico

by Boney M.

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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E A B

INTRO---

REFRAO

E A B

Papa Chico, you're the son, but the children don't

understand

E A B

Papa Chico, you're the one for the people singing your song

E A B

Papa Chico, close your eyes, you are so cool as your eyes

E A B E B

Papa Chico, you're the son, forever you're on the run

E A B

Papa Chico, you're the son, but the children don't

understand

E A B

Papa Chico, you're the one for the people of singing your

song

E A B

Papa Chico, close your eyes, you are so cool as your eyes

E A B

Papa Chico, you're the son, forever you're on the run

E A B

Ooh la-la-la-la-la, ooh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

E A B

Ooh la-la-la-la-la, ooh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

E A B

Ooh la-la-la-la-la, ooh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

E A B E D E A D A C D

Ooh la-la-la-la-la, ooh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

REPETE REFRAO

Float my boat down the river boat stream

A B

My mind wanders and I start the day dream

Float my boat down the river stream

A B

I see you playing for the champion king

Run home to see my women and she hold me tight

A B

With no fuss no fight no fighting

A B

Run home to see my women and she hold me tight

A B

Makes me feel all right

G C D

Papa Chico, you're the son, but the children don't understand

G C D

Papa Chico, you're the one for the people of singing your song

G C D

Papa Chico, close your eyes, you are so cool as your eyes

G D C G

Papa Chico, you're the son, forever you're on the run

Ooh la-la-la-la-la, ooh la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la...

About Papa Chico Chords by Boney M.

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

FAQ — Papa Chico by Boney M.

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Can I transpose "Papa Chico" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Papa Chico" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Papa Chico"?

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

Is "Papa Chico" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Papa Chico" by Boney M. with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Boney M. below.

What key is "Papa Chico" in?

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