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Bongo Man

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[Chorus]
Bongo man a Gcome, BoCngo
Bongo man a Gcome, BoCngo
Bongo man a Gcome, BoCngo
[Verse 1]
I'm giving you the Fwarning
A new day is Cdawning
So better be prFepared
When bongo man gets Ghere
[Chorus]
Bongo man a Gcome, BoCngo
Bongo man a Gcome, BoCngo
[Verse 2]
Better be preFpared
When bongo man gets Chere
I'm giving you the Fwarning
A new day is Gdawning
[Chorus]
Bongo man a Gcome, BoCngo
Bongo man a Gcome, BoCngo

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Bongo Man

by Jimmy Cliff

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Chorus]

G C

Bongo man a come, Bongo

G C

Bongo man a come, Bongo

G C

Bongo man a come, Bongo

[Verse 1]

I'm giving you the warning

A new day is dawning

So better be prepared

When bongo man gets here

[Chorus]

G C

Bongo man a come, Bongo

G C

Bongo man a come, Bongo

[Verse 2]

Better be prepared

When bongo man gets here

I'm giving you the warning

A new day is dawning

[Chorus]

G C

Bongo man a come, Bongo

G C

Bongo man a come, Bongo

About Bongo Man Chords by Jimmy Cliff

Learn how to play Bongo Man by Jimmy Cliff with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bongo Man chords”, “Bongo Man guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Cliff Bongo Man 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 Bongo Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bongo Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, F, A.

FAQ — Bongo Man by Jimmy Cliff

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Is "Bongo Man" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Bongo Man" by Jimmy Cliff with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jimmy Cliff below.

What key is "Bongo Man" in?

The chords for "Bongo Man" show the original chord names (including G, C, F, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.