Lyrics
(G7)Do (G)the (G9)Mam (G7)bo, do (G)the (G9)Mam (G7)bo, (C)Mam (Cmaj7)bo (C6)Jam (C)bo, Mam (Cmaj7)bo (Em7)Jam (A7)bo.
(G7)Do (G)the (G9)Mam (G7)bo, do (G)the (G9)Mam (G7)bo, (C)Mam (Cmaj7)bo (C6)Jam (C)bo, Mam (Cmaj7)bo (Em7)Jam (A7)bo.
(G7)Do it with (G)some one you (G9)mad ly a (G7)dore, soon you’ll be (G)find ing what (G9)you’ve wait ed (G7)for.
(C)For when you (Cmaj7)sway with her, (C6)hold ing her (C)close, she’ll be re (Cmaj7)luc tant to (Em7)say “a di (A7)os.” (G7)Lat in A (G)mer i can (G9)kind of ro (G7)mance has to be (G)gin with this (G9)fab u lous (G7)dance.
(C)Won der ful (Cmaj7)rhy thm she’ll (C6)nev er re (C)sist, here is the (Cmaj7)part where she’ll (Em7)want to be (A7)kissed.
Dif f’rent from an y rhum ba, bet ter than an y sam ba, great er than an y tan go, wild er than an y con ga.
The min ute that you be gin,
you’ll find it be neath your skin (Dm7)like the hoo doo (G7)of a voo doo (C)drum.
It teach es your heart the beat,
then goes to your head and feet (Dm7)like a shak er (G7)of Ja mai ca (C)rum.
You (C7)do
the Mam bo (F)Jam bo,
you (C7)dance
to break of (F)day, (Bb)day, (F)day, (Dm7)day.
You (C7)do
the Mam bo (F)Jam bo,
all (C7)night
you hol ler (F)hey!
(Bb)Hey!
(F)day, (Dm7)day.
You (F)Ho lay!
You’ll find at the break of day,
your heart has been flown a way (Dm7)to a land where (G7)on ly lov ers (C)dwell.
The mo ment your love is found,
the mo ment your heart is bound, (Dm7)you will bless the (G7)Mam bo Jam bo (C)spell.
Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo) by Perez Prado
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)”
- What key is "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" in?
- "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" by Perez Prado is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Perez Prado can I play here?
- Try "Mambo No. 5". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.