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Calypso Pete chords by
Carol Channing
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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I had a man named Ca_ lypso Pete.

He was big and he was strong
Ab
Ab
4

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and he was very sweet.
Eb
Eb
6

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Gb
Gb
2

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F
F

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You should have heard him
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Ab
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E
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when he played in band.
Eb
Eb
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Ab
Ab
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He was the greatest man in all the land.
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6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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He did_ n't play the bongos, no, no
Ab
Ab
4

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He didn't play maracas, no, no, no
Eb
Eb
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Gb
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F
F

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But all the girls would gather round
Bbm
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Eb
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6

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E
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Eb
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Ab
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to hear him go
Fm
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Bbm
Bbm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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I made a very happy home for him
Eb
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And after work we'd sit and
Ab
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have a drink of gin
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Gb
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2

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F
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There never was a man
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who was as good as Pete
Gb
Gb
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E
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Eb
Eb
6

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He played all night and
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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never missed a beat
Ab
Ab
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Eb
Eb
6

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He did_ n't play the bongos, no, no, no
Ab
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He didn't play maracas, no, no, no
Eb
Eb
6

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Gb
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2

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F
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But he was very good at playing
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Eb
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6

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E
E

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Eb
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Ab
Ab
4

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fast or slow.
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North or south, or east or west,
Ab
Ab
4

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Music soothes the savage breast.
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Ab
Ab
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Eb
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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
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Ab
Ab
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Eb
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Ab
Ab
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It's a law of nature
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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an_ d I don't know why,

but nearly every man has
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got a roving eye.
Gb
Gb
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F
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There was a wo_ man
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Eb
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6

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living down the street
E
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Ab
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who set her cap to catch
Eb
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6

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the eye of Pete.
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Eb
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6

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She didn't want his bongos, no sirree.
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4

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She didn't want maracas, no siree.
Gb
Gb
2

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F
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The thing that she was after was
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E
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Eb
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6

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Ab
Ab
4

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his specialty.
Bbm
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Eb
Eb
6

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Evil woman al_ ways can make a
Ab
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4

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Eb
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Ab
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Ab
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monkey out of man.
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Eb
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Ab
Ab
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I wait in vain for Calypso Pete
Eb
Eb
6

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until one night
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Ab
4

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I take a walk along the street.
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Gb
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2

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F
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From a certain wo_ man's house
Eb
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E
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Eb
Eb
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there comes to me a sound
Eb
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of great fa_ miliarity.
Ab
Ab
4

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Could it be the bongos?
Eb
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No, no wrong.

Could it be maracas?
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Also wrong.
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Gb
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F
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To me it was a ver_ sion
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E
E

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Eb
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of love's old sweet song.

Stop the music!
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4

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Eb
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Man, who two -time not so bright,
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Eb
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Eb
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Jealous woman dynamite.
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Ab
4

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Eb
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Ab
Ab
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Db
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F
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Ab
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Eb
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I open the door and then I fire a shot,

And much to my surprise
Ab
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4

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I find it hit the spot.
Gb
Gb
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F
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Now I'm alone and yet
Bbm
Bbm

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it's nice to know
E
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Eb
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Db
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Ab
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Eb
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Ca_ lypso Pete is play_ ing down below.
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Ab
4

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I never miss the bongos.
Eb
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No, no, no.

I never miss maracas.
Ab
Ab
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No, no, no.
Eb
Eb
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F
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But sometimes in the evening
Eb
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Db
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Gb
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When the lights are low

Eb
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I kinda miss Calypso Pete
Outro 1
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Chords

  • Ab

    4

  • Fm

  • Eb

    6

  • Gb

    2

  • F

  • Bbm

  • E

  • Db

    4

Capo: 1

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What is the original key of Calypso Pete?

The original key of Calypso Pete by Carol Channing is Ab major.

What are the main chords for Calypso Pete?

The primary chords used in Calypso Pete are Ab, Fm, Eb, Gb, F, Bbm.

Do I need a capo to play Calypso Pete?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Calypso Pete beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Fm, Eb, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Calypso Pete?

The tempo of Calypso Pete is approximately 100 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Calypso Pete?

You can easily change the key of Calypso Pete using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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