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Berend Botje

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[Intro]
F
[Verse 1]
BbBerend Botje ging uit varen
Met zijn bootje Fnaar Zuidlaren
FDe weg was recht, de weg was krom
CNooit kwam Berend BbBotje weerom
[Verse 2]
BbEen, twee, drie, vier, vijf, zes, zeven
Waar is Berend FBotje gebleven?
FHij is niet hier, hij is niet daar
Hij is naar ABbmerika
[Chorus]
BbAmerika, Amerika
FEén keer in de rondte van je Bbhopsasa!
BbAmerika, Amerika
FTwee keer in de rondte van je Bbhopsasa!C  
[Verse 3]
CBerend Botje ging uit varen
Met zijn bootje Gnaar Zuidlaren
GDe weg was recht, de weg was krom
DNooit kwam Berend CBotje weerom
[Verse 4]
CEen, twee, drie, vier, vijf, zes, zeven
Waar is Berend GBotje gebleven?
GHij is niet hier, hij is niet daar
Hij is naar ACmerika
[Chorus]
CAmerika, Amerika
GEén keer in de rondte van je Fhopsasa!
CAmerika, Amerika
GTwee keer in de rondte van je Chopsasa!
GDrie keer in de rondte van je Chopsasa!

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Berend Botje

by Misc Children

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Berend Botje ging uit varen

Met zijn bootje naar Zuidlaren

De weg was recht, de weg was krom

C Bb

Nooit kwam Berend Botje weerom

[Verse 2]

Een, twee, drie, vier, vijf, zes, zeven

Waar is Berend Botje gebleven?

Hij is niet hier, hij is niet daar

Hij is naar Amerika

[Chorus]

Amerika, Amerika

F Bb

Eén keer in de rondte van je hopsasa!

Amerika, Amerika

F Bb C

Twee keer in de rondte van je hopsasa!

[Verse 3]

Berend Botje ging uit varen

Met zijn bootje naar Zuidlaren

De weg was recht, de weg was krom

D C

Nooit kwam Berend Botje weerom

[Verse 4]

Een, twee, drie, vier, vijf, zes, zeven

Waar is Berend Botje gebleven?

Hij is niet hier, hij is niet daar

Hij is naar Amerika

[Chorus]

Amerika, Amerika

G F

Eén keer in de rondte van je hopsasa!

Amerika, Amerika

G C

Twee keer in de rondte van je hopsasa!

G C

Drie keer in de rondte van je hopsasa!

About Berend Botje Chords by Misc Children

Learn how to play Berend Botje by Misc Children with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Berend Botje chords”, “Berend Botje guitar chords”, or “Misc Children Berend Botje 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 Berend Botje chords and for experienced players who want accurate Berend Botje lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, C, E, G, D.

FAQ — Berend Botje by Misc Children

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Can I transpose "Berend Botje" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Berend Botje"?

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Is "Berend Botje" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Berend Botje" in?

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