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Louisiana Man chords by
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
Dm
Dm

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Oh yeh! Cajun man do all he can
F
F

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Gotta make a living he's
C
C

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F
F

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a Louisiana man
G
G

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Verse 2

C
C

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At birth Mama n Papa called
Am
Am

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F
F

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their little boy Ned
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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Raised him on the banks of the river bed
Am
Am

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A houseboat tied to a big tall tree
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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A home for my mama and my papa and me
Verse 3
C
C

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The clock strikes three Papa
Am
Am

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jumps to his feet
C
C

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Already Mama's cooking
G
G

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C
C

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Papa something to eat
Am
Am

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At half- past Papa he's a- ready to go
C
C

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He jumps in his bureau
G
G

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headed down the bayou
C
C

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He's got a
Verse 4
F
F

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fishing line strung

across a Louisiana river
C
C

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F
F

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Gotta catch a big fish for us to eat

He sets his traps in the swamps

catches anything he can

Gotta make a living he's
C
C

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F
F

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a Louisiana man
C
C

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F

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Gotta make a living he's a Louisiana man
Verse 5
Dm
Dm

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Oh yeh! Cajun man do all he can
F
F

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Gotta make a living he's
C
C

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F

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a Louisiana man
G
G

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Verse 6

C
C

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Am
Am

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They call Mama Rita and my daddy Jack
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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the little baby brother on the floor is Mack
Am
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Bryn and Lynn are the family twins
C
C

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G

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C
C

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Big brother Ed's on the bayou fishing
Verse 7
C
C

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Am
Am

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On the river float Papa s great big boat
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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That's how my papa goes into town
Am
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Takes every bit of the night and day
C
C

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G
G

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To even reach a place where the people stay
C
C

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He's got a
Verse 8
F
F

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fishing line strung

across a Louisiana river
C
C

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F
F

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Gotta catch a big fish for us to eat

He sets his traps in the swamps

catches anything he can

Gotta make a living he's
C
C

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F
F

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a Louisiana man
C
C

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F
F

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Gotta make a living he's a Louisiana man
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G

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Verse 9
C
C

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I can hardly wait till to
Am
Am

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morrow comes round
C
C

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That's the day my Papa
G
G

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C

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takes his furs to town
Am
Am

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Papa said Son we got lines to run
C
C

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We come back again cause
G
G

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C

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there's work to be done
Verse 10
F
F

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He's got a fishing line strung

across a Louisiana river
C
C

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Gotta catch a big fish for us to eat

He sets his traps in the swamps

catches anything he can

Gotta make a living he's
C
C

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F
F

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a Louisiana man
C
C

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F
F

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Gotta make a living he's a Louisiana man
Verse 11
Dm
Dm

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Oh yeh! Cajun man do all he can
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F

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Gotta make a living he's
C
C

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F
F

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a Louisiana man
C
C

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F
F

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Gotta make a living he's a Louisiana man

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Chords

  • Dm

  • F

  • C

  • G

  • Am

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Louisiana Man?

The original key of Louisiana Man by The Seekers is C major.

What are the main chords for Louisiana Man?

The primary chords used in Louisiana Man are Dm, F, C, G, Am.

Do I need a capo to play Louisiana Man?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Louisiana Man beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, F, C, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Louisiana Man?

The tempo of Louisiana Man is approximately 167 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Louisiana Man?

You can easily change the key of Louisiana Man 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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Is there a tuner available for Louisiana Man?

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