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Jethro Tull - Bungle in the Jungle Chords

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ChordsAm, Dm, Em, Bm, G, F, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

AmWalkingthroughforestsofDmpalmtree Amapartments
scoffatthemonkeyswhoDmliveintheirdarkAmtents
EmdownbythewaterholeAmdrunkevery BmFriday,
EmeatingtheirnutssavingtheirAmraisinsforBmSunday.
EmLionsandtigerswhoAmwaitintheBmshadows,
they’reEmfastbutthey’relazy,andAmsleepingreenGmeadows.
Let’sFbungleGintheCjungle
well,that’sFallrightGbyAmme.
I’maFtigerGwhenICwantlove,
butI’maFsnakeifweGdisagree.
AmJustsayawordandtheDmboyswillberightAmthere,
withAmclawsatyourbacktosendaDmchillthroughthenightAmair.
EmIsitsoGfrighteningtohaveAmmeatyourBmshoulder?
EmThunderandGlightningAmcouldn’tbeBmbolder.
I’llEmwriteonyourtombstone,“IAmthankyouforBmdinner.”
ThisEmgamethatweGanimalsAmplayisaGwinner.
CLet’sFbungleGintheCjungle
well,that’sFallrightGbyAmme.
I’maFtigerGwhenICwantlove,
butI’maFsnakeifweGdisagree.
AmGEmAmGEm
TheAmriversarefullofDmcrocodileAmnasties
andAmHewhomadekittensputDmsnakesintheAmgrass.
He’saEmloveroflifebutaAmplayerofBmpawns
yes,theEmKingonHissunsetliesAmwaitingforBmdawn
toEmlightupHisJungleasAmplayis Bmresumed.
TheEmmonkeysseemwillingtoAmstrikeuptheGtune.
CLet’sFbungleGintheCjungle
well,that’sFallrightGbyAmme.
I’maFtigerGwhenICwantlove,
butI’maFsnakeifweGdisagree.
CLet’sFbungleGintheCjungle
well,that’sFallrightGbyAmme.
I’maFtigerGwhenICwantlove,
butI’maFsnakeifweGdisagree.
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ArtistJethro Tull
AlbumWar Child
GenresRock
Year1974
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Bungle in the Jungle on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Jethro Tull - Bungle in the Jungle on guitar requires 7 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Bungle in the Jungle uses these transitions most often: F → G (16), C → F (11), and Em → Am (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - Dm chord transition.

1. Am → Dm chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

Here's how to move from Am to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

Am to Dm

2. Am → Em chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

To move from Am to Em:

  1. While playing Am, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

Am to Em

3. Am → Bm chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram

To move from Am to Bm:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

Am to Bm

4. Bm → Em chord transition

Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

Switching from Bm to Em:

  1. While playing Bm, first lift your index finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

Bm to Em

5. Am → G chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

6. G → F chord transition

Here's how to move from G to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus.

7. G → C chord transition

Here's how to move from G to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 10 times.

8. C → F chord transition

Switching from C to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 11 times.

9. Am → F chord transition

Switching from Am to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

10. Em → G chord transition

To move from Em to G:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

11. Am → C chord transition

Switching from Am to C:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus.

Bungle in the Jungle chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Bungle in the Jungle.

  • Bungle in the Jungle includes 108 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Bungle in the Jungle contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Bungle in the Jungle connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
    • Am → G: 21%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
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