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Pum-Pa-Lum chords by
Steve Lawrence
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
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It was a day in September,
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as clear as I can remember.
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I was visiting Kingston town,
D
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G

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and taking a look around.
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D

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I saw a cute little fellow,
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G

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who was looking down hearted.
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When I asked what the matter could be,
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D

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he stopped to tell the story.
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G

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G

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I had a little donkey
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D

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and he donkered like a pom -pa -lum,

pom -pa -lum

They stick him in the jail

and he ain't done nothin'
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G

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pom -pa -lum, pom -pa -lum

Got him peepin' through the bars

like a little monkey
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D

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pom -pa -lum, pom -pa -lum

The folks all say he been

a real bad donkey
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G

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pom -pa -lum, pom -pa -lum

They say he's acting like

there's rum in his hay
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D

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

He wasn't drunk, he just wanna play
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G

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

I hear they're gonna have

a trial in the morning
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D

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

I'm gonna tell the judge

that he ain't done nothing
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G

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum
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D
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La la la la la la la la la la la
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G

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La la la la la la la la la la la la
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First he bumped Mrs. Mary
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And then he bit the policeman
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Turn and broke Mr. Webster's heart
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Which was almost falling apart
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G

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He started a little riot

But now there's peace
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G

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and there's quiet
C
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See how he done emptied the street
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G

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Ain't no one to trip your feet
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D

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G

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I had a little donkey

and it done got locked up
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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

They stick him in the jail

and he ain't done nothing
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G

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

Got him peepin' through the bars

like a little monkey
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D

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

The folks all say he been

a real bad donkey
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G

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

They say he's actin' like

there's rum in his day
D
D

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum

He wasn't drunk, he just wanna play
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G

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Pum -pa -lum, pum -pa -lum
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Do -do -do -do -do -do -do -do -do -do -do you

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Pum-Pa-Lum?

The original key of Pum-Pa-Lum by Steve Lawrence is G major.

What are the main chords for Pum-Pa-Lum?

The primary chords used in Pum-Pa-Lum are G, D, C.

Do I need a capo to play Pum-Pa-Lum?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Pum-Pa-Lum beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Pum-Pa-Lum?

The tempo of Pum-Pa-Lum is approximately 154 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Pum-Pa-Lum?

You can easily change the key of Pum-Pa-Lum 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 Pum-Pa-Lum?

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

Is there a tuner available for Pum-Pa-Lum?

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 Steve Lawrence.

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