The Who - Barbara Ann: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Barbara Ann" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.

Chorus:
Uh Ba-ba-ba-ba-Barbara Ann
Ba-ba-ba-ba-Barbara Ann
        G             C
Barbara Ann, take my hand
        G
Barbara Ann
            D
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
 C                             G
Rockin' and a-reelin', Barbara Ann
Ba-ba-ba-Barbara Ann

Went to a dance lookin' for romance
Saw Barbara Ann, so
I thought I'd take a chance on
        C                  G
Barbara Ann, come take my hand
            D
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
 C                             G
Rockin' and a-reelin', Barbara Ann
Ba-ba-ba-Barbara Ann

Chorus

Tried Peggy Sue, tried Peggy Lou
Tried Mary Lou, but I knew she wouldn't do
Barbara Ann, come take my hand
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin', Barbara Ann
Ba-ba-ba-Barbara Ann

Chorus

 G
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
 G
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann (yeah)
 C
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
 G
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
            D
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'
 C                             G
Rockin' and a-reelin', Barbara Ann
                 G
Ba-ba-ba-Barbara Ann

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

G

Guitar chord G

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 "Barbara Ann" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Barbara Ann" by The Who.

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