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(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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" by Perez Prado: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)”
- What key is "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" by Perez Prado played in?
- Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)"?
- "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" was originally performed by Perez Prado. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Perez Prado can I play here?
- Try "Mambo No. 5", "Patricia". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" by Perez Prado. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo)" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.