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Down By The Bay original guitar chords by
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Key: Ab major
Verse 1
G
G

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D
D

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Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home
G
G

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I dare not go
C
C

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For if I do
G
G

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My mother will say

"Did you ever see a goose

kissing a moose?"
D
D

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G
G

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Verse 2
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G

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D

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Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home
G
G

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I dare not go
C
C

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G
G

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My mother will say

"Did you ever see a whale

with a polka dot tail?"
D
D

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G

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Verse 3
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G

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D

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Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home
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G

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I dare not go
C
C

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G
G

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My mother will say

"Did you ever see a fly

wearing a tie?"
D
D

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G

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Verse 4
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G

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D

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Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home
G
G

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I dare not go
C
C

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G
G

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My mother will say

"Did you ever see a bear

combing his hair?"
D
D

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G

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Verse 5
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G

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D

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Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home
G
G

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I dare not go
C
C

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G
G

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My mother will say

"Did you ever see llamas

eating their pajamas?"
D
D

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G
G

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Verse 6
G
G

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D
D

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Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home
G
G

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I dare not go
C
C

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G
G

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My mother will say

"Did you ever have a time

when you you couldn't make a rhyme?"
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D

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G

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Verse 7
G
G

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D

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Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home
G
G

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I dare not go
C
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For if I do...
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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • C

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Down By The Bay by Raffi is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Down By The Bay are Ab, Eb, Db.

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

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Down By The Bay is approximately 102 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Down By The Bay. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Raffi.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Down By The Bay to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Down By The Bay by Raffi on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.