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Cheeseburger In Paradise

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[Intro]
 ** Play "|" as strums or beats
        Bm||||   A|
        Bm||||   G|
        Bm||||   A|  D|
[Verse]
Tried to aGmend my carAnivorous hDabits
GMade it nearly Aseventy daDys
Losin' weGight without sApeed, eatin' sunDflower seeds
EDrinkin' lots of carrot juice and Asoakin' up rays
But at Gnight I'd Ahave these wDonderful dreams
GSome kind of Asensuous treBmat
Not zucGchini, fettuDcini or buGlgar Dwheat
But a Gbig warm bDun and a hAuge hunk of mDeat
[Chorus]
     CGheeseAburger in Dparadise
     GHeaven on AEarth with an oDnion slice
     GNot too parAticular, noDt too precise
     I'm just a GCheeseDburger in AparadDise
[Instrumental]
 Bm||||   A|  D|
[Verse]
HGeard about the oAld time sailor Dmen
They eat the Gsame thing agaiAn and aDgain
GWarm beer and Abread they sDaid could raise the dead
EWell it reminds me of the menu at a AHoliday Inn
But timGes have chAanged for saDilors these days,
GWhen I'm in port I gAet what I Bmneed
Not just HaGvanas or bDananas or GdaiquiriDs
But that AmGerican creDation on wAhich I Dfeed
[Chorus]
CheGesebuArger in PaDradise
MedGium rare wAith mustard be Dnice
HeaGven on EartAh with an oDnion slice
I'm just a CGheesebDurger in PAaradiDse
[Interlude]
e|-10------------|-----------|----------------------------|
B|----12-10-7-10-|---5---5-7-|---5---5-7-8-7-8-10-8-7-----|
G|---------------|-7---7-----|-7---7------------------7-7-|
D|---------------|-----------|----------------------------|
A|---------------|-----------|----------------------------|
E|---------------|-----------|----------------------------|
[Bridge]
(Just knock on the guitar or silence the strings for this part) 1 strum = /
In the song it sounds like a clap
    ///        /       //         /
**  I like mine with lettuce and tomato
     //         /       //         /
**  Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes
    //          /       //         /
**  Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
    //          /       //         /
**  Well good God almighty which way do I steer for my
[Chorus]
ChGeesebAurger in PDaradise
MGakin' the Abest of every Dvirtue and vice
WGorth every Adamn bit of sDacrifice to get a
ChGeesebuDrger in PaAradisDe
I need a CGheesebDurger in PAaradiDse
I'm just a GCheeseDburger in AParadDise
[Instrumental]
        Bm||||   A|
        Bm||||   G|
        Bm||||   A|  D||
[Outro]
(If you plan on performing this in public, I might suggest ending it on this point after the last D)
     ///        /       //         /
**  I like mine with lettuce and tomato
     //         /       //         /
**  Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes
    //          /       //         /
**  Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
    //          /       //         /
**  Well good God almighty which way do I steer

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Cheeseburger In Paradise," released in 1978, embodies Jimmy Buffett's signature "island escapism" persona, blending country, rock, folk, and calypso into a tropical sound. The song, one of his "Big 8" hits, reflects a lifestyle of enjoying life and following passions. It captures the simple, indulgent pleasure of a perfect meal in a perfect setting. Playing it should evoke a feeling of pure, unadulterated satisfaction and a longing for that ideal escape.

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

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Cheeseburger In Paradise

by Jimmy Buffett

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

** Play "|" as strums or beats

Bm A

|||| |

Bm G

|||| |

Bm A D

|||| | |

[Verse]

G A D

Tried to amend my carnivorous habits

G A D

Made it nearly seventy days

G A D

Losin' weight without speed, eatin' sunflower seeds

E A

Drinkin' lots of carrot juice and soakin' up rays

G A D

But at night I'd have these wonderful dreams

G A Bm

Some kind of sensuous treat

G D G D

Not zucchini, fettucini or bulgar wheat

G D A D

But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat

[Chorus]

G A D

Cheeseburger in paradise

G A D

Heaven on Earth with an onion slice

G A D

Not too particular, not too precise

G D A D

I'm just a Cheeseburger in paradise

[Instrumental]

Bm A D

|||| | |

[Verse]

G A D

Heard about the old time sailor men

G A D

They eat the same thing again and again

G A D

Warm beer and bread they said could raise the dead

E A

Well it reminds me of the menu at a Holiday Inn

G A D

But times have changed for sailors these days,

G A Bm

When I'm in port I get what I need

G D G D

Not just Havanas or bananas or daiquiris

G D A D

But that American creation on which I feed

[Chorus]

G A D

Cheeseburger in Paradise

G A D

Medium rare with mustard be nice

G A D

Heaven on Earth with an onion slice

G D A D

I'm just a Cheeseburger in Paradise

[Interlude]

e|-10------------|-----------|----------------------------|

B|----12-10-7-10-|---5---5-7-|---5---5-7-8-7-8-10-8-7-----|

G|---------------|-7---7-----|-7---7------------------7-7-|

D|---------------|-----------|----------------------------|

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

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

[Bridge]

(Just knock on the guitar or silence the strings for this part) 1 strum = /

In the song it sounds like a clap

/// / // /

** I like mine with lettuce and tomato

// / // /

** Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes

// / // /

** Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer

// / // /

** Well good God almighty which way do I steer for my

[Chorus]

G A D

Cheeseburger in Paradise

G A D

Makin' the best of every virtue and vice

G A D

Worth every damn bit of sacrifice to get a

G D A D

Cheeseburger in Paradise

G D A D

I need a Cheeseburger in Paradise

G D A D

I'm just a Cheeseburger in Paradise

[Instrumental]

Bm A

|||| |

Bm G

|||| |

Bm A D

|||| | ||

[Outro]

(If you plan on performing this in public, I might suggest ending it on this point after the last D)

/// / // /

** I like mine with lettuce and tomato

// / // /

** Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes

// / // /

** Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer

// / // /

** Well good God almighty which way do I steer

About Cheeseburger In Paradise Chords by Jimmy Buffett

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The chords for "Cheeseburger In Paradise" show the original chord names (including Bm, A, G, D, E, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.