Key: F Β· BPM: 158 Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: C, Bb, F, G
[Intro] C [Verse] C When Salome plays the drum C Crowd goes deaf and dumb Bb Swept up by dark sensations C Partially the heat C More so it's the beat Bb She moves in syncopation C Gazelle on the run [Verse] C Skirt slit past her thigh C Boys let out a sigh Bb The beat begins to quicken C Crowd ascends the stairs C Climbin' on the chairs Bb The plot begins to thicken C Phasers on stun [Chorus] F G C Take them to the carnival (take them to the carnival) F G C Let them hear the conga F G C Tonight the tempo feels so right Bb C Tomorrow may be wrong-a [Instrumental] C C Bb C C C C Bb C C [Verse] C Gendarme close her down C Make her leave the town Bb She caught the flight to Rio C Nothin' to say C Wavin' from the plane C Pourin' pink champagne Bb She toasts her loyal trio C It was a lucrative stay [Chorus] F G C Ooh take them to the carnival (take them to the carnival) F G C Let them hear the conga F G C Tonight the tempo feels so right Bb C Tomorrow may be wrong-a F G C (Oh won't you) take them to the carnival (take them to the carnival) F G C Let them play for hours F G C Tonight the weather feels so right Bb Tomorrow (tomorrow) C feels like showers [Outro] C C Bb C C C Bb C
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βΉοΈ About This Song
The track was written & sung by Jimmy Buffett.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: F
- Chords: C, Bb, F, G
- BPM: 158
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Β C β x32010 Bb β x13331 F β 133211 G β 320003 | Β Β C β 0003 Bb β 3211 F β 2010 G β 0232 |

Track Info
- Song: When Salome Plays The Drum
- Artist: Jimmy Buffett
- Written by Jimmy Buffett
- Produced by Norbert Putnam
- Album: Somewhere Over China
- Released Date: January 1982
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is When Salome Plays The Drum in?
When Salome Plays The Drum is in the key of F.
What chords do I need for When Salome Plays The Drum?
You need C, Bb, F, G to play When Salome Plays The Drum by Jimmy Buffett.
Do I need a capo for When Salome Plays The Drum?
No capo is needed to play When Salome Plays The Drum by Jimmy Buffett.
How hard is When Salome Plays The Drum to play on guitar?
When Salome Plays The Drum by Jimmy Buffett is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.