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Cheeseburger in Paradise

Jimmy Buffett

Chords in parentheses are anticipated

/ Bm - - A / Bm - - G / Bm - - A / D (hold) /

(G) A D

Tried to amend my carnivorous habits

G A D

Made it nearly seventy days

G A D

Losin' weight without speed, eatin' sunflower seeds

E A

drinkin' lots of carrot juice and soakin' up rays. But at

(G) A D G A Bm

night I'd have these wonderful dreams, some kind of sensuous treat

G D G D

Not zucchini, fettucini or bulgar wheat, but a

(G) D A D

big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat.

Chorus:

G A D

Cheeseburger in paradise

G A D

Heaven on earth with an onion slice

G A D

Not too particular, not too precise, I'm just a

G A D

Cheeseburger in paradise

/ Bm - - A / D (hold) /

G A D

Heard about the old-time sailor men

G A D

They eat the same thing again and again

G A D

Warm beer and bread they said could raise the dead

E A

Well, it reminds me of the menu at a Holiday Inn

G (A) D

But times have changed for sailors these days

G A Bm

When I'm in port I get what I need.

G D G D

Not just Havanas or bananas or daiquiris

G D A D

But that American creation on which I feed.

Chorus

Solo: / G - A - / D - - - / x4

No Chord:

I like mine with lettuce and tomato

Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes

Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer

Well, good God Almighty, which way do I steer for my

Chorus

Repeat Intro

This file is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.