1 (edited by gregodianne 2007-05-17 21:14:22)

Topic: The big bamboo chords

Anyone know the song "the big bamboo" often played in the caribean. Its a sort of double meaning song thats great for parties. I can find the words but it would be great to have the chords for the next house party.
help anyone?

The Chorus is
"The big bamboo it grows in the ground, the big bamboo it grows big and round the big ban=mboo it grows striaght and tall, the big bamboo pleases one and all!   Come on its so funny I need the chords. Think it starts Am

Re: The big bamboo chords

This song is too funny...... but I don't know the chords.....AHHH a new task!

I may be goin' to hell in a bucket babe

Re: The big bamboo chords

ok so the original song was written by Iron Duke and was also covered by Mighty Sparrow.....no chords yet though.

I may be goin' to hell in a bucket babe

Re: The big bamboo chords

Yep its funny! Great for parties.  I gave my wife a coconut (I am sure its starts Am)

mhebert wrote:

ok so the original song was written by Iron Duke and was also covered by Mighty Sparrow.....no chords yet though.