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Jolly Mon

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[Intro]
D      A D  A D
[Verse]
DThere is a tale that the Island people tell
DDon't care if it is true 'cause I Alove it so Dwell
DJolly Mon sing for his supper every night
DThe people fed him well 'cause he Atreated them so Dright
[Chorus]
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/AJolly Mon Dsing
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/Amake Orion Dring
[Verse]
DAnd they wanted him to sing on the island near and far
He always found his way by AOrion lucky Dstar
DHe'd tell them of their joys, he'd tell them of their woes
DThey loved to see him come, they'd Ahate to see him Dgo
[Chorus]
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/AJolly Mon Dsing
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/Amake the music Dring
[Verse]
DHe was makin' his way home on a dark and stormy night
DWhen he heard a cry for help, he Asaw a flashin' Dlight
DWhen he reached the other boat and offered them a hand
They said, "Give us all your cargo" as the Atook a pirate Dstand
[Chorus]
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/AJolly Mon Dsing
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/Agive em everyDthing
[Verse]
D"Jolly Mon it's over sing your last song very well"
DThey tossed him in the ocean 'ause their Ahearts were made in DHell
Came along a dolphin, he said, "Jolly Mon hello!
DI've always loved your singing, climb Aaboard, don't let Dgo."
[Chorus]
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/AJolly Mon Dsing
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/Amake the oceans Dring
[Instrumental]
D    A D  A D
[Verse]
DThe night was filled with magic, they bid the sea goodbye
DThey swam into the heavens, they Astayed up in the Dsky
DAnd all the Island people when they wish upon a star
DSee the Dolphin and the Jolly Mon who Atell them where they Dare
[Chorus]
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/AJolly Mon Dsing
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/Amake the heavens Dring
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/AJolly Mon Dsing
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/Amake the magic Dring
[Outro]
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    Who-o-a
DWhoa   whoa   whoa    Who-o-a
GWhoa   G/F#whoa   G/Ewhoa    G/AJolly Mon SDing

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The story behind the song

"Jolly Mon" emerges from the world of Jimmy Buffett, an artist celebrated for his tropical sound that blends country, rock, folk, and calypso. His music often embodies a spirit of "island escapism," encouraging listeners to embrace life and pursue their passions. This song, appearing on the album Last Mango in Paris, fits right into that ethos of enjoying life's journey.

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

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Jolly Mon

by Jimmy Buffett

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

G/E

G/A

[Intro]

D A D A D

[Verse]

There is a tale that the Island people tell

D A D

Don't care if it is true 'cause I love it so well

Jolly Mon sing for his supper every night

D A D

The people fed him well 'cause he treated them so right

[Chorus]

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa Jolly Mon sing

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa make Orion ring

[Verse]

And they wanted him to sing on the island near and far

A D

He always found his way by Orion lucky star

He'd tell them of their joys, he'd tell them of their woes

D A D

They loved to see him come, they'd hate to see him go

[Chorus]

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa Jolly Mon sing

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa make the music ring

[Verse]

He was makin' his way home on a dark and stormy night

D A D

When he heard a cry for help, he saw a flashin' light

When he reached the other boat and offered them a hand

A D

They said, "Give us all your cargo" as the took a pirate stand

[Chorus]

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa Jolly Mon sing

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa give em everything

[Verse]

"Jolly Mon it's over sing your last song very well"

D A D

They tossed him in the ocean 'ause their hearts were made in Hell

Came along a dolphin, he said, "Jolly Mon hello!

D A D

I've always loved your singing, climb aboard, don't let go."

[Chorus]

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa Jolly Mon sing

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa make the oceans ring

[Instrumental]

D A D A D

[Verse]

The night was filled with magic, they bid the sea goodbye

D A D

They swam into the heavens, they stayed up in the sky

And all the Island people when they wish upon a star

D A D

See the Dolphin and the Jolly Mon who tell them where they are

[Chorus]

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa Jolly Mon sing

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa make the heavens ring

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa Jolly Mon sing

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa make the magic ring

[Outro]

G G/F# G/E

Whoa whoa whoa Who-o-a

G G/F# G/E G/A D

Whoa whoa whoa Jolly Mon Sing

About Jolly Mon Chords by Jimmy Buffett

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

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