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Santeria

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[Intro]
E   G#   C#m   B
[Verse 1]
I don't Epractice santeria, I ain't G#got no crystal ball
I C#mhad a million dollars but I'dB, I'd spend it all
If EI could find that Heina and that G#Sancho that she's found
Well, I'd C#mpop a cap in Sancho and I'd Bslap her down
[Chorus]
  AAll I rBeally wanna kEnow my C#mbaby
  AAll I rBeally wanna sEay I C#mcan't defiAne
It's Blove that I EneedC#m  
  ABut my Bsoul will have to
[Verse 2]
EWait till I get back, find a G#Heina of my own
C#mDaddy's gonna love one and Ball
I Efeel the break, feel the break, feeG#l the break
And I gotta live it C#mup, oh yeah, uh Bhuh, well I swear that I
[Chorus]
  AAll I rBeally wanna kEnow my C#mbaby
  AAll I rBeally wanna sEay I C#mcan't defiAne
That Blove will make it EgoC#m  
  AMy Bsoul will have to...
[Solo]
   E     G#     C#m     Bx2
[Chorus]
  AAll I rBeally wanna Esay mC#my baby
  AAll I rBeally wanna sEay is C#mI've got Amine
And I'll Bmake it, yes, EI'm comin' C#mup
  ATell SanBchito that if
[Verse 3]
EHe knows what is good for him he G#best go run and hide
C#mDaddy's got a new 4B5
And EI won't think twice to stick that barrel G#straight down Sancho's throat
BeC#mlieve me when I say that I Bgot something for his punk ass
[Chorus]
  ABut I rBeally wanna kEnow my C#mbaby
  AWhat I rBeally wanna sEay is C#mthere's just Aone way Bback
And I'll EmakC#me it
YeahA, my Bsoul will have to wait
Ending
E D#5 C#m B A B E7

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The story behind the song

"Santeria" tells the story of a jealous ex-boyfriend grappling with betrayal and the desire for revenge. Despite stating he doesn't practice Santeria, an Afro-Cuban religion, the narrator recounts his plans for violent retribution against "Sancho," the man who stole his "Heina" (girlfriend) and harmed her. The song, a ballad from Sublime's third album, weaves a narrative of intense emotional conflict and the dark fantasies that can arise from a broken heart. It blends a reggae-tinged ska sound with the essence of a classic country song, creating a unique backdrop for this tale of love, loss, and vengeance. At its heart, it's a raw exploration of anger and the struggle to move on.

AI-written from these sources:Santeria (song) — Wikipedia ↗Sublime (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Santeria

by Sublime

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C#m

D#5

[Intro]

E G# C#m B

[Verse 1]

E G#

I don't practice santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball

C#m B

I had a million dollars but I'd, I'd spend it all

E G#

If I could find that Heina and that Sancho that she's found

C#m B

Well, I'd pop a cap in Sancho and I'd slap her down

[Chorus]

A B E C#m

All I really wanna know my baby

A B E C#m A

All I really wanna say I can't define

B E C#m

It's love that I need

A B

But my soul will have to

[Verse 2]

E G#

Wait till I get back, find a Heina of my own

C#m B

Daddy's gonna love one and all

E G#

I feel the break, feel the break, feel the break

C#m B

And I gotta live it up, oh yeah, uh huh, well I swear that I

[Chorus]

A B E C#m

All I really wanna know my baby

A B E C#m A

All I really wanna say I can't define

B E C#m

That love will make it go

A B

My soul will have to...

[Solo]

E G# C#m B

[Chorus]

A B E C#m

All I really wanna say my baby

A B E C#m A

All I really wanna say is I've got mine

B E C#m

And I'll make it, yes, I'm comin' up

A B

Tell Sanchito that if

[Verse 3]

E G#

He knows what is good for him he best go run and hide

C#m B

Daddy's got a new 45

E G#

And I won't think twice to stick that barrel straight down Sancho's throat

C#m B

Believe me when I say that I got something for his punk ass

[Chorus]

A B E C#m

But I really wanna know my baby

A B E C#m A B

What I really wanna say is there's just one way back

E C#m

And I'll make it

A B

Yeah, my soul will have to wait

Ending

E D#5 C#m B A B E7

About Santeria Chords by Sublime

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