La Bamba
BeginnerRitchie Valens
Folk · 3 chords
Classic Mexican folk song with a driving three-chord pattern. Simple, fun, and great for practice.
Chords used in this song
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About the chords in "La Bamba"
"La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens uses the chords C, F, G. This is a beginner difficulty folk song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.