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We are traveling back to the eighties with German band Boney M on the Chords for Beginners site. Five unforgettable guitar tabs are here with lyrics and guitar chords of course. The songs are the followings: Rasputin, Sunny, Going back west, One way ticket and Rivers of Babylon. If you like them, please share them with your friends, also hit the Like button here on the right side! Thank you! For more great chords for beginners please follow us on Facebook!

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1. Boney M - Rasputin chords
2. Boney M - Sunny chords
3. Boney M - Going Back West chords
4. Boney M - One Way Ticket chords
5. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon chords

Everyone knows the name. Everyone knows at least one of their songs. Boney M is a classic dance group from West Germany. It was created by producer Frank Farian in 1975 and was composed of four West Indian artists working in London, Germany and the Netherlands: Marcia Barrett – vocals, Liz Mitchell – vocals, Maizie Williams and Bobby Farrell – disc jockey. The line-up of the group went through numerous changes, Maizie Williams being the only original member that remained. By the year 1979 Boney M had received worldwide recognition with their hits which became instant number one hits across Europe. As one of the most successful bands of the 1970s and 1980s, BONEY M. sold more than 150 million records worldwide, including over 50 million singles. Check this out: Chords for Beginners: Bon Jovi.

Guitar chords for beginners: Boney M

Chords for Beginners: Boney M - Rasputin

Boney M chords for everyone! Well, I think this song by Boney M needs no introduction. Here are the guitar chords for Rasputin: Am, Em, Dm, E, G, A, C and D major chords. 

Guitar chords for beginners: "Rasputin" by Boney M

Guitar chords: Am, Em, Dm, E, G, A, C and D major guitar chords
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Rasputin" by Boney M - chord illustrations

Intro: Am  Am  Dm  E  Am  (2x)

Am                                  Em

Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey… (2x)

Am  G  Em  Am

           Am

There lived a certain man in Russia long ago
            Dm                             E                    Am

He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
Am

Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
             Dm                               E                  Am

But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear
Am

He could preach the bible like a preacher
Dm                          E

Full of ecstasy and fire
Am

But he also was the kind of teacher
Dm           E       Am

Women would desire
A            C 
RA RA RASPUTIN
D                     A

Lover of the Russian queen
G                    D           A   

There was a cat that really was gone
A            C

RA RA RASPUTIN
D                           A

Russia's greatest love machine
G             D                A                       Am  Am  Em  Am  Em

It was a shame how he carried on
Am  Am  Dm  E  Am
Am  Dm  E  Am …

He ruled the Russian land and never mind the Czar
But the kasachok he danced really wunderbar
In all affairs of state he was the man to please
But he was real great when he had a girl to squeeze
For the queen he was no wheeler dealer
Though she'd heard the things he'd done
She believed he was a holy healer
Who would heal her son
A  C  D  A…
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that really was gone
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
It was a shame how he carried on
During spoken part: Am  G  Em  Am…
But when his drinking and lusting and his hunger
for power became known to more and more people,
the demands to do something about this outrageous
man became louder and louder.
Am  Dm  E  Am …
"This man's just got to go!" declared his enemies
But the ladies begged "Don't you try to do it, please"
No doubt this Rasputin had lots of hidden charms
Though he was a brute they just fell into his arms
Then one night some men of higher standing
Set a trap, they're not to blame
"Come to visit us" they kept demanding
And he really came
A  C  D  A…
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
They put some poison into his wine
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
He drank it all and he said "I feel fine"
A  C  D  A…
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
They didn't quit, they wanted his head
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
And so they shot him till he was dead …

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Chords for Beginners: Boney M – Sunny

Sunny, a great, unforgettable creation by Boney M. Play the following guitar chords: Am, C, F, E, Dm and E7 guitar chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Sunny" by Boney M

Guitar chords: Am, C, F, E, Dm and E7 guitar chords
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Sunny" by Boney M - chord illustrations

Am      C                        F                          E

Sunny,     yesterday my life was filled with rain.
Am      C                              F                             E

Sunny,     you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
       Am                                         C

The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
F                                Dm

My Sunny one shines so sincere.
E                     E7             Am  F  E

Sunny one so true, I love you.
Am  C  F  E …
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet.
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way.
You gave to me your all and all.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Am  C  F  E …
Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see.
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C.
My life was torn like a windblown sand,
And the rock was formed when you held my hand.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Am  C  F  E …
Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face.
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace.
You're my spark of nature's fire,
You're my sweet complete desire.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Am  C  F  E …
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain.
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
My Sunny one shines so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
I love you… (6x)

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How to play chords in "Boney M" songs as a beginner?

Boney M’s music, known for its lively disco beats and infectious melodies, features several songs with simple and easy-to-learn guitar chords, making them ideal for beginners. While their songs often focus on groove and rhythm, many of the chord progressions are straightforward and repetitive, offering a fun way to develop guitar skills.

One of the best songs to start with is "Rivers of Babylon" a global hit with a laid-back reggae-inspired rhythm. The song revolves around basic open chords such as C, C7, G7 and F major, which are perfect for beginners. These chords are simple to form and transition between, allowing learners to practice smooth changes while maintaining the relaxed strumming pattern of the song. Another great option is "Rasputin" which features a catchy rhythm and can be played using easy chords like Am, Em, Dm, E, G, A, C and D major chords. The repetitive nature of the song makes it great for practicing rhythm and timing. Stay with the "Chords for Beginners" for more Boney M songs like: "Sunny", "Going back west" or "One way ticket".

Guitar chords for beginners: Boney M

Playing along with Boney M’s songs helps beginners strengthen their chord transitions, strumming, and overall guitar confidence. The upbeat, joyful music makes the learning process fun and rewarding, while the easy chords provide a solid foundation for future growth.

Chords for Beginners: Boney M – Going Back West

This Boney M song is my personal favourite: Going back west. The chords: G, C and D major guitar chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Going Back West" by Boney M

Guitar chords: G, C and D major chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Going Back West" by Boney M - chord illustrations

                                               G

I was born and raised in the ghetto
Talk with me and you'll know
    C                                                 G

I wasn't satisfied, with living on the side
                                                            C

I started looking around, for a possibility
C                    G     D                              G

Listen to my story,     of what became of me
G  C  G  C …
I met a businessman
Who said he had some friends back east
So why don't you come along
Well we can help you at least
We'll make you into a big star
By playing your guitar
But the joke was on me
They left me flat to see
G                    D
Going back west
            C                                 G

Yes I know I'll make out alright
                      D

Going back west
                     C                             G

Where my music's playing all night
                       C                           D

Going back west (going back west)
                            G

I think I'll do alright
G  D  C  G …
Going back west
Yes I know I'll make out alright
Going back west
Where my music's playing all night
Going back west (going back west)
I think I'll do alright
G  C  G  C …
Struggling for recognition, identity and respect
I got a lot of promises
They told me not to fret
So we will stand by you
If the going gets rough
But when I started thinking
They didn't even bluff
G  C  G  C …
'bout a year has come and gone
And left me standing here
Thinking how it could have been
For still I ain't nowhere
They surely took me for a ride
Trampled on my pride
But I hold my head up high
Got no more tears to cry
G  D  C  G …
Going back west
Yes I know I'll make out alright
Going back west
Where my music's playing all night
Going back west (going back west)
I think I'll do alright
G  D  C  G …
Going back west
Yes I know I'll make out alright
Going back west
Where my music's playing all night
Going back west (going back west)
I think I'll do alright
Going back west
Yes I know I'll make out alright
Going back west
Where my music's playing all night …

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Chords for Beginners: Boney M – One Way Ticket

Boney M – One way ticket on the chords for beginners blog, one of the classic songs of this group. This is a song where you can practice those scary barre chords. Here are the guitar chords: C#m, F#m, G#, B and E major chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "One Way Ticket" by Boney M

Guitar chords: C#, F#m, G#, B and E major chords
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Chords and tabs for beginners: "One Way Ticket" by Boney M - chord illustrations

C#m

One way ticket, one way ticket
F#m

One way ticket, one way ticket
G#                                                           C#m

One way ticket, one way ticket to the blues
C#m
Choo, choo train chuggin' down the track
F#m

Gotta travel on, never comin' back
      G#                                            C#m

Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues
C#m  F#m  G#  C#m …
Bye, bye love my baby's leavin' me
Now lonely teardrops are all that i can see
Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues
B                                E
Gonna take a trip to lonesome town
G#                                    C#m

Gonna stay at heartbreak hotel
    F#m           G#      C#m

A fool such as i that never learns
   D#               G#

I cry a tear so well
C#m  F#m  G#  C#m …
One way ticket, one way ticket
One way ticket, one way ticket
One way ticket, one way ticket to the blues
C#m  F#m  G#  C#m …
Choo, choo train chuggin' down the track
Gotta travel on, never comin' back
Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues
Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues
B  E  G#  C#m …
Gonna take a trip to lonesome town
Gonna stay at heartbreak hotel
A fool such as i that never learns
I cry a tear so well
C#m  F#m  G#  C#m …
One way ticket, one way ticket
One way ticket, one way ticket
One way ticket, one way ticket to the blues
C#m  F#m  G#  C#m …
Choo, choo train chuggin' down the track
Gotta travel on, never comin' back
Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues
Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues
Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues …

Chords for Beginners: Boney M – Rivers Of Babylon

Boney M – Rivers of Babylon; guitar chords: C, C7, G7 and F major. Stay with us for more great chord for beginners!

Guitar chords for beginners: "Rivers Of Babylon" by Boney M

Guitar chords: C, C7, G7 and F major
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Rivers Of Babylon" by Boney M - chord illustrations

C               

By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down

                   G7                                         C

Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.
C  G7  C …
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.
C
When the wicked
C                             C7

Carried us away in captivity
F                              C

Required from us a song
                                                                     G7      C

Now how shall we sing the lord's song in a strange land
C  C7  F  C …
When the wicked
Carried us away in captivity
Requiering of us a song
Now how shall we sing the lord's song in a strange land
C                                 G7                        C                 G7
Let the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart
          C                     G7              C

Be acceptable in thy sight here tonight
C  G7  C  G7 …
Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts
be acceptable in thy sight here tonight
C  G7  C …
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.
C  G7  C …
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down
ye-eah we wept, when we remembered Zion.
C  G7  C …
By the rivers of Babylon (dark tears of Babylon)
There we sat down (You got to sing a song)
Ye-eah we wept, (Sing a song of love)
When we remember Zion. (Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
C  G7  C …
By the rivers of Babylon (Rough bits of Babylon)
There we sat down (You hear the people cry)
Ye-eah we wept, (They need their God)
When we remember Zion. (Ooh, have the power) …

 

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