Jimmy BuffettBeginnerKey of D3 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A
Margaritaville Chords – Guitar
Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back island anthem about wasting away in paradise. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Island Shuffle (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with a relaxed, swinging island feel. Think hammock on the beach — nothing should feel rushed or tense.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DG
Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake
AD
All of those tourists covered with oil
DG
Strummin’ my six-string, on my front porch swing
AD
Smell those shrimp, they’re beginning to boil
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s nobody’s fault
Verse 2
DG
Don’t know the reason, stayed here all season
AD
Nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
DG
But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
AD
How it got here I haven’t a clue
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
Now I think, hell, it could be my fault
Verse 3
DG
I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top
AD
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
DG
But there’s booze in the blender, and soon it will render
AD
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s my own damn fault
Practice tip: Three easy chords (D, G, A) plus an occasional D7 for flavor. The D7 is just a D chord with your pinky lifted. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Margaritaville"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Margaritaville" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Margaritaville" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Margaritaville"?
It was written by Jimmy Buffett, and released in 1977.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A
Margaritaville Chords – Ukulele
Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back island anthem about wasting away in paradise. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Island Shuffle (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a relaxed, swinging island feel. Think hammock on the beach — nothing should feel rushed or tense.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DG
Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake
AD
All of those tourists covered with oil
DG
Strummin’ my six-string, on my front porch swing
AD
Smell those shrimp, they’re beginning to boil
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s nobody’s fault
Verse 2
DG
Don’t know the reason, stayed here all season
AD
Nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
DG
But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
AD
How it got here I haven’t a clue
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
Now I think, hell, it could be my fault
Verse 3
DG
I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top
AD
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
DG
But there’s booze in the blender, and soon it will render
AD
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s my own damn fault
Practice tip: Three easy chords (D, G, A) plus an occasional D7 for flavor. The D7 is just a D chord with your pinky lifted. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Margaritaville"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Margaritaville" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Margaritaville" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Margaritaville"?
It was written by Jimmy Buffett, and released in 1977.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A
Margaritaville Chords – Piano
Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back island anthem about wasting away in paradise. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Island Shuffle (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a relaxed, swinging island feel. Think hammock on the beach — nothing should feel rushed or tense.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DG
Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake
AD
All of those tourists covered with oil
DG
Strummin’ my six-string, on my front porch swing
AD
Smell those shrimp, they’re beginning to boil
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s nobody’s fault
Verse 2
DG
Don’t know the reason, stayed here all season
AD
Nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
DG
But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
AD
How it got here I haven’t a clue
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
Now I think, hell, it could be my fault
Verse 3
DG
I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top
AD
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
DG
But there’s booze in the blender, and soon it will render
AD
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s my own damn fault
Practice tip: Three easy chords (D, G, A) plus an occasional D7 for flavor. The D7 is just a D chord with your pinky lifted. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Margaritaville"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Margaritaville" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Margaritaville" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Margaritaville"?
It was written by Jimmy Buffett, and released in 1977.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A
Margaritaville Chords – Banjo
Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back island anthem about wasting away in paradise. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Island Shuffle (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a relaxed, swinging island feel. Think hammock on the beach — nothing should feel rushed or tense.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DG
Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake
AD
All of those tourists covered with oil
DG
Strummin’ my six-string, on my front porch swing
AD
Smell those shrimp, they’re beginning to boil
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s nobody’s fault
Verse 2
DG
Don’t know the reason, stayed here all season
AD
Nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
DG
But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
AD
How it got here I haven’t a clue
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
Now I think, hell, it could be my fault
Verse 3
DG
I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top
AD
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
DG
But there’s booze in the blender, and soon it will render
AD
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s my own damn fault
Practice tip: Three easy chords (D, G, A) plus an occasional D7 for flavor. The D7 is just a D chord with your pinky lifted. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Margaritaville"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Margaritaville" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Margaritaville" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Margaritaville"?
It was written by Jimmy Buffett, and released in 1977.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A
Margaritaville Chords – Mandolin
Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back island anthem about wasting away in paradise. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Island Shuffle (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a relaxed, swinging island feel. Think hammock on the beach — nothing should feel rushed or tense.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DG
Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake
AD
All of those tourists covered with oil
DG
Strummin’ my six-string, on my front porch swing
AD
Smell those shrimp, they’re beginning to boil
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s nobody’s fault
Verse 2
DG
Don’t know the reason, stayed here all season
AD
Nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
DG
But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
AD
How it got here I haven’t a clue
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
Now I think, hell, it could be my fault
Verse 3
DG
I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top
AD
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
DG
But there’s booze in the blender, and soon it will render
AD
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s my own damn fault
Practice tip: Three easy chords (D, G, A) plus an occasional D7 for flavor. The D7 is just a D chord with your pinky lifted. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Margaritaville"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Margaritaville" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Margaritaville" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Margaritaville"?
It was written by Jimmy Buffett, and released in 1977.
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A
Margaritaville Chords – Harmonica
Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back island anthem about wasting away in paradise. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Island Shuffle (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a relaxed, swinging island feel. Think hammock on the beach — nothing should feel rushed or tense.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DG
Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake
AD
All of those tourists covered with oil
DG
Strummin’ my six-string, on my front porch swing
AD
Smell those shrimp, they’re beginning to boil
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s nobody’s fault
Verse 2
DG
Don’t know the reason, stayed here all season
AD
Nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
DG
But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
AD
How it got here I haven’t a clue
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
Now I think, hell, it could be my fault
Verse 3
DG
I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top
AD
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
DG
But there’s booze in the blender, and soon it will render
AD
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Chorus
GADD7
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
GADD7
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
GADG
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
AD
But I know it’s my own damn fault
Practice tip: Three easy chords (D, G, A) plus an occasional D7 for flavor. The D7 is just a D chord with your pinky lifted. This is one of the most fun beginner songs to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Margaritaville"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: D, G and A.
Is "Margaritaville" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Margaritaville" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Margaritaville"?
It was written by Jimmy Buffett, and released in 1977.