Santeria Guitar Chords

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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · G#m · C#m · B · A

Sublime’s most famous track blends rock, ska, and reggae with an infectious groove. The chord progression has a warm, sunny California vibe despite the song’s darker lyrical themes.

Ska-Rock Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The rhythm has a ska feel – emphasize the upstrokes. Use barre chord shapes for G#m and C#m. Keep the groove loose and laid-back, letting the rhythm bounce.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E G#m C#m B
I don’t practice Santa-ria, I ain’t got no crystal ball
E G#m
Well I had a million dollars but I’d, I’d spend it all
C#m B A B
If I could find that Heina and that Sancho that she’s found
E G#m C#m B
Well I’d pop a cap in Sancho and I’d slap her down
 

Chorus

 
A B
What I really wanna know, my baby
A B E
What I really wanna say I can’t de-fine
A B
Well it’s love that I need
 

Verse 2

 
E G#m C#m B
Oh my soul will have to wait ’til I get back, find a Heina of my own
E G#m
Daddy’s gonna love one and all
C#m B A
I feel the break, feel the break, feel the break
B
And I got to live it up