Talking Heads - Papa Legba: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Papa Legba" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Papa Legba ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Papa Legba" smoothly on your ukulele.
G You’ll be, hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm, magnet for money You’ll be, mm-mm-mm-mm, magnet for love You’ll feel, hmm, light in your body Now I’m gonna say, gonna say these words: F E Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo F E Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo It might hmm-mmm-mm-mm It might rain money It might hm-hi-hi-hi It might rain fire Now I’m gonna call, Gonna call on Legba. Get yourself a sign Get your love and desire. F E Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo F E Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo A G Papa Legba, F E Come and open the gate. A G Papa Legba, F E To the city of camps. A G Now, we’re your children F E Come and ride your horse A In the night G In the night F E Come and ride your horse There is a queen Of six and sevens and nines Dust in your garden Poison in your mind There is a king That will steal your soul Don't let him catch ya Don't let him get control Chorus: Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo Papa Legba Come and open the gate Papa Legba To the city of camps Now, we're your children Come and ride your horse In the night In the night, come and ride your horse In the night In the night, come and ride your horse In the night In the night, come and ride your horse In the night In the night, come and ride your horse | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  E  F  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Papa Legba" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Papa Legba" by Talking Heads.