Learn to play "Fernando" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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A Can you hear the drums, Fernando? A I remember long ago F#m Another starry night like this. Bm In the firelight, Fernando, Bm You were humming to yourself E And softly strumming your guitar. E I could hear the distant drums E And sounds of bugle calls were A Coming from afar. A They were closer now Fernando. A Every hour, every minute F#m Seemed to last eternally. Bm I was so afraid, Fernando, Bm We were young and full of life E And none of us prepared to die. E And I'm not ashamed to say, E The roar of guns and cannons A Almost made me cry. Chorus: A There was something E7 In the air that night, A The stars were bright, Fernando. A They were shining E7 There for you and me, A For liberty, Fernando. A/G Though I never thought F# That we could lose, B7 There's no regret. B7 If I had to do E7 The same again, A I would my friend, Fernando. A If I had to do E7 The same again, D I would my friend, Fernando. A Now we're old and grey, Fernando, A And since many years I haven't F#m Seen a rifle in your hand. Bm Can you hear the drums, Fernando? Bm Do you still recall the fateful E Night we crossed the Rio Grande? E I can see it in your eyes, E How proud you were to fight for A Freedom in this land. Chorus - x2 A Yes, if I had to do E7 The same again, A I would my friend, Fernando. A If I had to do E7 The same again, A I would my friend, Fernando... You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA ![]() D ![]() E ![]() E7 ![]() F# ![]() F#m ![]() G ![]() Bm ![]() B7 ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar 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 "Fernando" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Fernando" by ABBA.