G Bm Em C I knew a man Bojangles and he'd dance for you D7 In worn out shoes G Bm Em C Silver hair and ragged shirt and baggy pants D C He did the old soft shoe B7 Em A7 He jumped so high he jumped so high D D7 Then he'd lightly touch down G Bm Em C I met him in a cell in New Orleans D I was down and out G Bm Em C He looked to me to be the eyes of age D C As he spoke right out B7 Em A7 He talked of life he talked of life D D7 He laughed slapped his leg a step G Bm Em C D7 He said the name Bojangles and he danced a lick, across the cell G Bm Em C He grabbed his pants a better stance then he jumped so high D7 He clicked his heels C D7 Em A7 He let go a laugh oh he let go a laugh D D7 Em Shook back his clothes all around D Em Mr. Bojangles D Em Mr. Bojangles D Mr. Bojangles G Bm Em D Dance G Bm He danced for those at minstrel shows Em C D7 and county fairs, throughout the South G Bm He spoke with tears of fifteen years Em C D7 C how his dog and him, traveled about B7 Em A7 His dog up and died he up and died D D7 After twenty years he still grieves G Bm Em C D7 He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks, for drinks and tips G Bm Em C But most o' the time I spend behind these county bars D Hell I drinks a bit C B7 Em A7 He shook his head and as he shook his head D7 Em I heard someone ask him please D Em Mr. Bojangles D Em Mr. Bojangles D Mr. Bojangles G Bm Em D G Dance This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Mr. Bojangles chords by Jerry Jeff Walker
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Also works: busy waltz d – d u d u
How to play Mr. Bojangles on ukulele
Mr. Bojangles runs on one pattern: d – d u d –. Expect a medium pace, around 100 bpm. On this page the song is in G major. The chords put it squarely at the skilled level. Count a slow 1-2-3 waltz and let each chord ring gently.
8 ukulele chords used in "Mr. Bojangles" by Jerry Jeff Walker: A7, Bm, B7, C, D, D7, Em and G
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Thank you so much! I’ve been playing ukulele since forth grade, I’m 14 now, but thank you!
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