Lambada - Kaoma | Karaoke with Lyrics & Virtual Piano

Lambada - Kaoma | Karaoke with Lyrics & Virtual Piano

Lambada - Kaoma Guitar chords.

Tuning: E A D G B EKey: DmCapo: No capo

Artist: Kaoma
Song: Lambada
 
[Intro]
| Dm | x2
| Dm | Bb | C  | F  | x2
| Gm | Gm | C  | Dm | x2
 
[Verse]
Dm               Bb          C            F
Chorando se foi, quem um dia só me fez chorar
Dm               Bb          C            F
Chorando se foi, quem um dia só me fez chorar
 
Gm
Chorando estará, ao lembrar de um amor
       C                Dm
Que um dia não soube cuidar
Gm
Chorando estará, ao lembrar de um amor
       C               Dm
Que um dia nao soube cuidar
 
Dm             Bb            C         F
A recordação, vai estar com ele aonde for
Dm            Bb            C             F
A recordação, vai estar pra sempre aonde for
 
Gm
Dança sol e mar, guardarei no olhar
   C                      Dm
O amor faz perder e encontrar
Gm
Lambando estarei ao lembrar que esse amor
       C                    Dm
Por um dia, um instante foi rei
 
[Instrumental]
| Dm | F  | x2
| Gm | Gm | C | Dm | x2
 
Dm             Bb            C         F
A recordação, vai estar com ele aonde for
Dm            Bb            C             F
A recordação, vai estar pra sempre aonde for
 
Gm
Chorando estará ao lembrar de um amor
       C                Dm
Que um dia não soube cuidar
Gm
Canção riso e dor, melodia de um amor
     C              Dm
Um momento que fica no ar
 
[Outro]
| Dm | F  | x2
| Gm | Gm | C  | Dm | x2
| Dm | F  | x8

Source: https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Kaoma - Lambada (Official Video) 1989 HD

 

The Global Phenomenon of Kaoma's "Lambada"

In the summer of 1989, a vibrant dance track swept across the globe, defining an entire era of Latin pop music. "Lambada" (also released as "Chorando Se Foi"), recorded by the French-Brazilian pop group Kaoma, became an instant worldwide sensation, topping charts across Europe, Latin America, and beyond.

The Story and Origins

While Kaoma brought the track to global fame, the melody itself has deep roots in South American music history. It was based on the 1981 Bolivian song "Llorando Se Fue" by the Andean folk group Los Kjarkas. Kaoma adapted the bittersweet tune into a fast-paced, tropical dance rhythm, combining upbeat accordion melodies with energetic Brazilian percussion.

Lyrically, the song carries a poignant story of bittersweet nostalgia. It reflects on a lover who departed after a passionate dance, leaving behind memories of tears, love, and a rhythm that continues to live on in the dancer's heart.

The Dance and Lasting Legacy

Accompanied by its iconic music video filmed on the beaches of Bahia, Brazil, "Lambada" introduced the world to the sensual, fast-paced partner dance of the same name. The song became a cultural landmark, selling millions of copies and sparking a worldwide dance craze that influenced pop culture throughout the early 1990s.

Today, whether you are practicing its joyful accordion hooks on a virtual piano or singing along to its infectious beat, "Lambada" remains an timeless invitation to get up and move.