Key: C#m · Capo: 4th fret · BPM: 127 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, Am, Em, F, G, E, D, D7, G7, E7
[Intro] C Am C Am [Verse] C Em Oh I knew a man, Bojangles and Am C F he danced for you G In worn out shoes C Em Am With silver hair and ragged shirt and C F baggy pants G F The old soft shoe C E Am D He jumped so high, he jumped so high G Am Then he'd lightly touch down [Chorus] G Am G Am Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles G C Am C Mr. Bojangles dance [Verse 2] Em Am I met him in a cell in New Orleans C F G I was down and out C G Am G F He looked to me to be the eyes of age G F As he spoke right out C E Am He talked of life, he talked of life D7 G7 He laughed slapped his leg a step [Verse] C G He spoke the name's Bojangles then Am C F he danced a lick G Across the cell C He grabbed his pants, G a better stance Am C F Oh he jumped so high, G F he clicked his heels C E7 Am He let go a laugh, he let go a laugh D G Am Shook back his clothes all around [Chorus] G Am G Am Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles G C Am C Mr. Bojangles dance [Verse] C G Am He danced for those at minstrel shows G F and county fairs G Throughout the south C G Am He spoke with tears of fifteen years C F how his dog and him G F Traveled about C E7 Am His dog up and died, his dog up and died D7 G After 20 years he still grieves [Verse] C He said I dance now at G Am F every chance in honky tonks G For drinks and tips C G But most the time I spend behind Am C F these county bars G F Cause I drinks a bit C He shook his head E Am And as he shook his head D7 G Am I heard someone ask please [Chorus] G Am G Am Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles G C Mr. Bojangles dance [Outro] C Am C Am C Am
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ℹ️ About This Song
The track was written by Jerry Jeff Walker.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C#m
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: C, Am, Em, F, G, E, D, D7, G7, E7
- BPM: 127
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Mr Bojangles
- Artist: Harry Belafonte
- Written by Jerry Jeff Walker
- Produced by Andy Wiswell & Jack Pleis
- Album: Belafonte by Request
- Released Date: 1970
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Mr Bojangles in?
Mr Bojangles is in the key of C#m.
What chords do I need for Mr Bojangles?
You need C, Am, Em, F, G, E, D, D7, G7, E7 to play Mr Bojangles by Harry Belafonte.
Do I need a capo for Mr Bojangles?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play Mr Bojangles by Harry Belafonte.
How hard is Mr Bojangles to play on guitar?
Mr Bojangles by Harry Belafonte is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.