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Louie Louie

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A        D  Em D       A
Louie Louie,  Me gotta go	Louie Louie,  Me gotta go
Fine little girl she waits for me , Me catch the ship for cross the sea
Me sail the ship all alone , Me never thinks me make it home
Louie Louie,  Me gotta go	Louie Louie,  Me gotta go
Three nights and days me sail the sea , Me think of girl cinstantly
On the ship I dream she there , I smell the rose in her hair
Louie Louie,  Me gotta go	Louie Louie,  Me gotta go
Me see Jamaica moon above , It won't be long me see my love
I take her in my arms and then , Me tell her I never leave again

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Louie Louie

by Otis Redding

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A D Em D A

Louie Louie, Me gotta go Louie Louie, Me gotta go

Fine little girl she waits for me , Me catch the ship for cross the sea

Me sail the ship all alone , Me never thinks me make it home

Louie Louie, Me gotta go Louie Louie, Me gotta go

Three nights and days me sail the sea , Me think of girl cinstantly

On the ship I dream she there , I smell the rose in her hair

Louie Louie, Me gotta go Louie Louie, Me gotta go

Me see Jamaica moon above , It won't be long me see my love

I take her in my arms and then , Me tell her I never leave again

About Louie Louie Chords by Otis Redding

Learn how to play Louie Louie by Otis Redding with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Louie Louie chords”, “Louie Louie guitar chords”, or “Otis Redding Louie Louie 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 Louie Louie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Louie Louie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, Em.

FAQ — Louie Louie by Otis Redding

How do I play "Louie Louie" by Otis Redding on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Louie Louie" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Louie Louie"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Louie Louie" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Louie Louie" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Louie Louie" by Otis Redding with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Otis Redding below.

What key is "Louie Louie" in?

The chords for "Louie Louie" show the original chord names (including A, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.