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Mambo Italiano

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The Dean Martin recording is a halfstep lower but this key is more guitar-friendly.
The faux-italian lyrics may slightly vary between different versions of the song.
Bob Merill - Mambo Italiano
[Verses]
A Dmboy went back to GmNapoli
beAcause he missed the Dmscenery
The Bbnative dances and the Gmcharming songs
But E7wait a minute A7something's wrong, 'cause now it's
DmHey mambo, Gmmambo Italiano
hey Dmhey mambo, Gmmambo Italiano
DmGo go go you Gmmixed up Siciliano
DmAll you Calabrese do the mambo like-a crazy with the
DmHey mambo donGm't wanna tarantella
DmHey mambo no Gmmore mozzarella
DmHey mambo mamGmbo Italiano
Dmtry an enchilada with a fish baccala
C7Hey goomba I love how you Gmdance the rumba
But take some Dmadvice paisano learn-a how to mambo
BbIf you're gonna be a square you A7ain't-a gonna go anywhere
DmHey mambo mamGmbo Italiano
Dmhey hey mambo Gmmambo Italiano
DmGo go Joe shaGmke it like a Giovanno
DmE lo che se dice you get happy in the pizza when you
BbMambo A7ItaliDmano
 Dm   Gmx3
C7Hey chadrool you don't-a Gmhave to go to the school
Just make it with a Dmbig bambino it's like vino
BbKid you good-a looking but you dA7on't-a know what's cooking 'til you
DmHey mambo mGmambo Italiano
DmHey hey mambo maGmmbo Italiano
DmHo ho ho you mixeGmd up Siciliano
DmE lo che se dice you get Gmhappy in the pizza when you
BbMamA7bo DmItaliano

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The story behind the song

"Mambo Italiano" was written under a tight deadline, reportedly scribbled on a napkin in a New York Italian restaurant and dictated over the phone. It was conceived as a playful parody of mambo music, tapping into the 1954 mambo craze while serving as a vehicle for a singer's vocal talents. The song itself captures a lighthearted, almost cheeky spirit, inviting listeners to embrace its infectious energy. Playing it feels like stepping into a vibrant, bustling scene, full of zest and good humor.

AI-written from these sources:Mambo Italiano — Wikipedia ↗Dean Martin — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mambo Italiano

by Dean Martin

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

The Dean Martin recording is a halfstep lower but this key is more guitar-friendly.

The faux-italian lyrics may slightly vary between different versions of the song.

Bob Merill - Mambo Italiano

[Verses]

Dm Gm

A boy went back to Napoli

A Dm

because he missed the scenery

Bb Gm

The native dances and the charming songs

E7 A7

But wait a minute something's wrong, 'cause now it's

Dm Gm

Hey mambo, mambo Italiano

Dm Gm

hey hey mambo, mambo Italiano

Dm Gm

Go go go you mixed up Siciliano

All you Calabrese do the mambo like-a crazy with the

Dm Gm

Hey mambo don't wanna tarantella

Dm Gm

Hey mambo no more mozzarella

Dm Gm

Hey mambo mambo Italiano

try an enchilada with a fish baccala

C7 Gm

Hey goomba I love how you dance the rumba

But take some advice paisano learn-a how to mambo

Bb A7

If you're gonna be a square you ain't-a gonna go anywhere

Dm Gm

Hey mambo mambo Italiano

Dm Gm

hey hey mambo mambo Italiano

Dm Gm

Go go Joe shake it like a Giovanno

E lo che se dice you get happy in the pizza when you

Bb A7 Dm

Mambo Italiano

Dm Gm

C7 Gm

Hey chadrool you don't-a have to go to the school

Just make it with a big bambino it's like vino

Bb A7

Kid you good-a looking but you don't-a know what's cooking 'til you

Dm Gm

Hey mambo mambo Italiano

Dm Gm

Hey hey mambo mambo Italiano

Dm Gm

Ho ho ho you mixed up Siciliano

Dm Gm

E lo che se dice you get happy in the pizza when you

Bb A7 Dm

Mambo Italiano

About Mambo Italiano Chords by Dean Martin

Learn how to play Mambo Italiano by Dean Martin with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mambo Italiano chords”, “Mambo Italiano guitar chords”, or “Dean Martin Mambo Italiano 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 Mambo Italiano chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mambo Italiano lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Gm, A, Bb, E7, A7.

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What key is "Mambo Italiano" in?

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