Bob Dylan - Mr. Bojangles: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Mr. Bojangles" 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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Learn Mr. Bojangles Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bob Dylan
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Mr. Bojangles" smoothly on your guitar.
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C G/B Am Am/G I knew a man Bojangles and he'd dance for you F G In worn out shoes C G/B Am Am/G The silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants F G That old soft shoe F C E Am C/G He'd jump so high, he'd jump so high D7/F# G C/G G7 Then he'd lightly touch down Chorus: Am Em Mister Bojangles, Am Em Mister Bojangles, C G/B Am Am/G F G dance I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was down and out He looked to me to be the eyes of age As he spoke right out He talked of life, he talked of life laughed and slapped his leg a step He said the name Bojangles then he danced a lick All across the cell He grabbed his pants for a better stance Oh he jumped so high and clicked his heels He let go laugh, he let go laugh Shook back his clothes all around He danced for those at minstrel shows and county fairs Throughout the south Spoke with tears of fifteen years How his dog 'n him had just travelled all about And his dog up and died, he up and died and after twenty years he still grieves He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks For drinks and tips But most of the time I spend behind these county bars Cause I drinks a bit He shook his head, and then he shook his head I heard someone ask him: "Please" You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  D7  E  Em  F  F#  G  G7  B  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 "Mr. Bojangles" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Mr. Bojangles" by Bob Dylan.