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Jambalaya On The Bayou

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See chord chart below rather than chords highlighted by UG,
the x68886 form Eb makes for an easier transition to the Bb.
[Chords]
     Dxx0232
     Ax02220
    A7x02020
    Ebx68886
    Bb688766
   Bb7686766
    Dbx46664
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
Goodbye, DJoe, me gotta go, me oh Amy oh
Me gotta Ago, pole the A7pirogue down the DBayou
My YDvonne, the sweetest one, me oh Amy oh
Son of a Agun, we'll have big A7fun on the DBayou
[Chorus]
JambalDaya and a crawfish pie and filé* Agumbo
'Cause toAnight I'm gonna A7see my ma cher aDmio
Pick guiDtar, fill fruit jar and be Agayo
Son of a Agun, we'll have big A7fun on the DBayou
[Instrumental]
Eb
[Verse 2]
ThiboEbdaux, Fontaineaux, the place is Bbbuzzin'
Kinfolk Bbcome to see YBb7vonne by the Ebdozen
Dress in Ebstyle and go hog wild, me oh Bbmy oh
Son of a Bbgun, we'll have big Bb7fun on the EbBayou
[Chorus]
JambalEbaya and a crawfish pie and filé Bbgumbo
'Cause toBbnight I'm gonna Bb7see my ma cher aEbmio
Pick Ebguitar, fill fruit jar and be Bbgayo
Son of a Bbgun, we'll have big Bb7fun on the EbBayou
[Outro]
Son of a Bbgun, we'll have big Bb7fun on the EbBayoDbuEb  

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Jambalaya On The Bayou

by Roy Orbison

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb7

See chord chart below rather than chords highlighted by UG,

the x68886 form Eb makes for an easier transition to the Bb.

[Chords]

xx0232

x02220

x02020

x68886

688766

Bb7

686766

x46664

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

D A

Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh

A A7 D

Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the Bayou

D A

My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh

A A7 D

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou

[Chorus]

D A

Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé* gumbo

A A7 D

'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio

D A

Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo

A A7 D

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]

Eb Bb

Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'

Bb Bb7 Eb

Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen

Eb Bb

Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh

Bb Bb7 Eb

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou

[Chorus]

Eb Bb

Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo

Bb Bb7 Eb

'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio

Eb Bb

Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo

Bb Bb7 Eb

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou

[Outro]

Bb Bb7 Eb Db Eb

Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the Bayou

About Jambalaya On The Bayou Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Jambalaya On The Bayou by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jambalaya On The Bayou chords”, “Jambalaya On The Bayou guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Jambalaya On The Bayou 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 Jambalaya On The Bayou chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jambalaya On The Bayou lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Bb, D, A, A7, Bb7.

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The chords for "Jambalaya On The Bayou" show the original chord names (including Eb, Bb, D, A, A7, Bb7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.