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Verse 1
D
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Bm
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Asus4
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knew a man Bojangles
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and he danced for you

In worn out shoes
Asus4
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Silver hair,
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Bm
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ragged shirt and baggy pants
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Asus4
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The old soft shoe
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F#
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2

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Bm
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He jumps so high, he jumps so high
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Bm
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Then he lightly touched down
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Mr. Bojangles
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Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles,
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Bm
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A
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dance
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D

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D

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Bm
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Met him in a cell in New Orleans
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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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I was down and out .
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Bm
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2

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He looked to me to be
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the eyes of H .S .E.
Asus4
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He spoke right out.
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He talked about
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He talked of life, he laughed,
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A

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slapped his leg, and stepped.
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He said the name Bojangles,
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A

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Bm
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D

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and he danced a lake across
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Asus4
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A
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the cell.
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He grabbed his pants and took a stance,
Bm
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and he jumped so high.
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He clipped his heels,
Asus4
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he let go of life
F#
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He let go of life,
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Bm
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shook his clothes all around
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F#
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Bm
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Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles,
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Mr. Bojangles dance.
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Bm
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He danced for those
Bm
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at minstrel shows and county fairs
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Asus4
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Throughout the South
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He spoke in tears of fifteen years
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and Howie's dog and him,
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they traveled about the
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dog up and died,
F#
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he up and died after 20 years
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he still grieves he said
F#m
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I dance now at every chance
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Asus4
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and honky tongs for drinks and tips
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but most the time i spend behind
Bm
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these county bars
Asus4
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because i drinks a bit and he shook
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his head now he shook his head
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and i heard someone ask please
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Mr. Bojangles
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Mr. Bojangles
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Bm
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Hey, Mr. Bojangles
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Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • Asus4

  • F#

    2

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • Em

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Mr. Bojangles?

The original key of Mr. Bojangles by Jason Owen is Eb major.

What are the main chords for Mr. Bojangles?

The primary chords used in Mr. Bojangles are Eb, Bb, Cm, Ab, Bbsus4, G.

Do I need a capo to play Mr. Bojangles?

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

Is Mr. Bojangles beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Mr. Bojangles?

The tempo of Mr. Bojangles is approximately 73 beats per minute.

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