The original "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen is a classic rock anthem known for its driving rhythm and singalong chorus. The version in this ChordPro file is simplified for acoustic guitar, making it accessible for beginners.
Chords
The song uses basic open chords: D, C, G, and A. Make sure you are comfortable switching between these chords. Practice moving from D to C, C to G, and D to A, as these transitions happen frequently.
Strumming Pattern
A straightforward strumming pattern works well:
Down – Down – Up – Up – Down – Up
You can keep it simple with steady downstrokes for the verses, and add some upstrokes and accents during the chorus to match the energetic feel.
Tips for Beginners
- Play slowly at first to get comfortable with chord changes.
- Focus on making clean transitions, especially between D–C–G.
- For the instrumental sections, use the same chord progression as the intro and maintain the rhythm.
- Mute the strings slightly with your palm for a punchier sound, especially during the chorus.
- Don’t rush the tempo. Start slow and increase speed as you improve.
With practice, you’ll capture the spirit of Queen’s classic while building your chord and rhythm skills.
IntroD Are you gonnaC take me home toG night?
D Are down beC side that red fireA light?
D Are you gonnaG let it all hang out fat bottomedD girls you make theA rockin' world goD round
InstrumentalD C G D
D C G D
D C G D
D C G D
Verse 1Hey I was just a skinny lad never knew no good from bad
But I knew life before I left myA nursery
Left aD lone with big fat Fanny she wasG such a naughty nanny
Hey bigD woman you made aA bad boy out ofD me
InstrumentalD C G D
D C G D
Verse 2I've beenD singing with my band across the wire cross the land
I seen every blue eyed floozy on theA way hey
But theirD beauty and their style went kind ofG smooth after a while
Take meD to them lardyA ladies everyD time
ChorusCome on oh won't youC take me home toG night
D Oh down beC side your red fireA light
D Oh when youG give it all you got fat bottomedD girls you make theA rockin' world goD round
Fat bottomedD girls you make theA rockin' world goD round
InstrumentalG D A D
G D A D
Verse 3Now I got mortgages on homes I got stiffness in my bones
Ain't no beauty queens in this localiA ty I tell ya
Oh butD I still get my pleasure stillG got my greatest treasure
Heap bigD woman you doneA made a big man ofD me
ChorusOh I know you gonnaC take me home toG night please
D Oh down beC side that red fireA light
D Oh youG gonna let it all hang out fat bottomedD girls you make theA rockin' world goD round
Fat bottomedD girls you make theA rockin' world goD round
OutroGet on your bikes and ride
D C G D
D C G D
Fat bottomed girls
D C G D
D C G D