The song is based on 4 chords- D-A-Bm-G -that keep repeating in the same order.
[Verse]D
You're a good soldier
A
Choosing your battles
Bm
Pick yourself up
G
And dust yourself off
And back in the saddle
D
You're on the frontline
A
Everyone's watching
Bm
You know it's serious
G
We're getting closer
This isnt over
D
The pressure is on
A
You feel it
Bm
But you've got it all
G
Believe it
D
When you fall get up
Oh oh... A
And if you fall get up
Eh eh...
[Chorus]Bm
Tsamina mina
ZangalewaG
Cuz this is Africa
D
Tsamina mina eh eh
A
Waka Waka eh eh
Bm
Tsamina mina zangalewa
G
This time for Africa
[Verse]D
Listen to your god
A
This is our motto
Bm
Your time to shine
G
Dont wait in line
Y vamos por Todo
D
People are raising
A
Their Expectations
Bm
Go on and feed them
G
This is your moment
No hesitations
D
Today's your day
A
I feel it
Bm
You paved the way
G
Believe it
D
If you get down
Get up Oh oh...A
When you get down
Get up eh eh...
[Chorus]Bm
Tsamina mina zangalewa
G
This time for Africa
D
Tsamina mina eh eh
A
Waka Waka eh eh
Bm
Tsamina mina zangalewa
G
Anawa aa
D
Tsamina mina eh eh
A
Waka Waka eh eh
Bm
Tsamina mina zangalewa
G
