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Juan Mendoza chords by
The Sir Douglas Band
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
A
A

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D
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A
A

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Verse 1
A
A

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Jet- setters run around in private planes,
E
E

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eating cavi_ ar
Bm
Bm
2

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Meanwhile back in San Ant_ one,
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E

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D
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A
A

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Juan Mendoza swipes paint on his car
Verse 2
A
A

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Watergate is in the news, the richer live
D
D

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Got the blues, who cares?
E
E

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Califor_ nia planes are groovin'

Perfect things are movin'

World is a world and I don't
A
A

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care what you say
Verse 3
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A

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Well, the world is a world, is a world,

is a world, is a world, is a world
E
E

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And I don't care what you say

Well, the world is a world, is a world,
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is a world, is a world, is a world

Sun shiny day
A
A

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Verse 4
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A

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Watergate is in the news, the richer live
D
D

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Got the blues, who cares?
E
E

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Califor_ nia planes are groovin'
D
D

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Perfect things are movin'
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E

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World is a world and I don't
A
A

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care what you say
Interlude 1
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A

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E
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D
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Verse 5
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A

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Juan Mendoza packed his car,
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pretty soon he's western bound

Wasn't 10 miles out of town Texas
A
A

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ranger flagged him down

You're bounding near the border,

better have your papers

If not, oh man, you're gone
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Verse 6

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E

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Bm
Bm
2

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You wanna go to Califor_ nia

Try to find the groovin'

World is a world and I don't
A
A

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care what you say
Verse 7
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A

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Well, the world is a world, is a world,

is a world, is a world, is a world
E
E

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And I don't care what you say

Well, the world is a world, is a world,

is a world, is a world, is a world
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A

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Sun shiny day

Watergate is in the news

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Juan Mendoza?

The original key of Juan Mendoza by The Sir Douglas Band is A major.

What are the main chords for Juan Mendoza?

The primary chords used in Juan Mendoza are A, D, E, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Juan Mendoza?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Juan Mendoza beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, E, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Juan Mendoza?

The tempo of Juan Mendoza is approximately 94 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Juan Mendoza?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Juan Mendoza?

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

Is there a tuner available for Juan Mendoza?

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 The Sir Douglas Band.

Can I save Juan Mendoza to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for Juan Mendoza for free?

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