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Desperation Samba Halloween In Tijuana

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[Intro]
e|-Am-----------------------|-G---------Am----------|
B|------------------------|--------------------|
G|-2--------2--2--2-4--5--|------4---2---------| (x4)
D|------2-----------------|-5------------------|
A|------------------------|--------------------|
E|------------------------|--------------------|
[Verse 1]
HalloAmween in Tijuana, Gfull moon in my Ameyes
I wonder Amhow in the hell I got here, Gwithout a disAmguise
AmShould I take this last step, or Gturn myself aAmround
Or Amfollow my intuition inGto that border Amtown
[Chorus]
FYo quierAmo a baiE7lar en MexiAmco
We do the Amdesperation samba Gcon nos amiAmgos
FYo quierAmo a baiE7lar en MexiAmco
We do the Amdesperation samba Gcon nos amiAmgos
[Verse 2]
AmPretty girls they beckon Gfrom their rooms aAmbove
AmSkeletons are dancing Gin the name of Amlove
AmDon't know where I'm going, I Gdon't like where I've Ambeen
AmThere may be no exit but Ghell, I'm going Amin
[Chorus]
FYo quierAmo a baiE7lar en MexiAmco
We do the Amdesperation samba Gcon nos amiAmgos
FYo quierAmo a baiE7lar en MexiAmco
We do the Amdesperation samba Gcon nos amiAmgos
[Instrumental]
Am    G  Am
Am    G  Am
Am    G  Am
Am    G  Am
[Bridge]
I Chear the people Gsinging that Bbsame old haunting Ftune
I Cdrink because I Gknow it's Bbme against the FmoonE7  
[Chorus]
FYo quierAmo a baiE7lar en MexiAmco
We do the Amdesperation samba Gcon nos amiAmgos
FYo quierAmo a baiE7lar en MexiAmco
We do the Amdesperation samba Gcon nos amiAmgos

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The story behind the song

Jimmy Buffett was known for his tropical music sound, blending country, rock, folk, and calypso, often portraying a lifestyle of "island escapism" that promoted enjoying life and following passions. This song, appearing on Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection, embodies that spirit of vibrant, uninhibited celebration. It plays like a journey into a festive, slightly chaotic dream.

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

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Desperation Samba Halloween In Tijuana

by Jimmy Buffett

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Am G Am

e|------------------------|--------------------|

B|------------------------|--------------------|

G|-2--------2--2--2-4--5--|------4---2---------| (x4)

D|------2-----------------|-5------------------|

A|------------------------|--------------------|

E|------------------------|--------------------|

[Verse 1]

Am G Am

Halloween in Tijuana, full moon in my eyes

Am G Am

I wonder how in the hell I got here, without a disguise

Am G Am

Should I take this last step, or turn myself around

Am G Am

Or follow my intuition into that border town

[Chorus]

F Am E7 Am

Yo quiero a bailar en Mexico

Am G Am

We do the desperation samba con nos amigos

F Am E7 Am

Yo quiero a bailar en Mexico

Am G Am

We do the desperation samba con nos amigos

[Verse 2]

Am G Am

Pretty girls they beckon from their rooms above

Am G Am

Skeletons are dancing in the name of love

Am G Am

Don't know where I'm going, I don't like where I've been

Am G Am

There may be no exit but hell, I'm going in

[Chorus]

F Am E7 Am

Yo quiero a bailar en Mexico

Am G Am

We do the desperation samba con nos amigos

F Am E7 Am

Yo quiero a bailar en Mexico

Am G Am

We do the desperation samba con nos amigos

[Instrumental]

Am G Am

[Bridge]

C G Bb F

I hear the people singing that same old haunting tune

C G Bb F E7

I drink because I know it's me against the moon

[Chorus]

F Am E7 Am

Yo quiero a bailar en Mexico

Am G Am

We do the desperation samba con nos amigos

F Am E7 Am

Yo quiero a bailar en Mexico

Am G Am

We do the desperation samba con nos amigos

About Desperation Samba Halloween In Tijuana Chords by Jimmy Buffett

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