Am
Dm
E
A
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E7
Lasagna
Weird Al Yankovic
"Lasagna" is a parody by Weird Al Yankovic, based on the tune of "La Bamba." The original is upbeat and lively, and this energy carries into Weird Al's comedic version. Playing it on guitar involves capturing that same feel with simple chords and a fun strumming pattern.
Chords
The main chords used are A, D, E, E7, Am, and Dm. All of these are open chords, which are beginner-friendly and easy to switch between.
Strumming Pattern
A simple strumming pattern that fits the upbeat style is:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the playful mood. For the intro, you can strum each chord once to set the tempo, then switch to the main pattern for the verses and chorus.
Chord Transitions
Practice switching between A, D, and E smoothly, as these are used repeatedly. The only chord that might be less familiar is E7, but it’s an easy variation of E. Try practicing E to E7 transitions by lifting your ring finger off the fretboard.
Techniques & Tips
Play close attention to timing, especially when chords change quickly (like in the chorus).
If you're a beginner, slow the tempo down and focus on clean transitions before speeding up.
For a more authentic sound, accent the first beat of each measure.
Have fun and don’t worry about perfection—"Lasagna" is meant to be playful!
Intro
Am Dm E E
A D E A D E
Verse 1La la la la laA sagnaD E
E7 You want-a some-a laA sagna magD nifiE co?
E7 Or a maybe spaA getti?D E
E7 Ay you supper's aA ready nowD where youE go, mama mia bamA bino?D E
E7 Mama mia bamA bino 'samD mattaE you? 'SammattaA you, 'samD mattaE you?
Verse 2You should-a taste my laA sagnaD E
E7 Ay you no like-a laA sana that'sD okayE too
E7 How about the calA zone?D E
E7 Some-a nice mineA strone, atsD good forE you
E7 Have-a some mariA naraD E
E7 Have-a some mariA nara ID know youE like. I know a youA like ID know a youE like
ChorusA LaD laE sagna.A LaD laE sagna.A LaD saE sagnaA D E
Verse 3Would you like some-a zucA chini?D E
E7 Or-a my homemade linA guini it'sD hard toE beat?
E7 Have-a more fettuA cciniD E
E7 Ay you getting tooA skinny youD got toE eat. Ay mangeA mangeD E
InstrumentalA D E A D E A D E
A D E A D E A D E
A D E A D E A D E
Verse 4A you-a pass the laA sagnaD E
E7 Ah don't you get anyA on ya youD sloppyE pig
E7 Have-a more raviA oliD E
E7 You-a get rolyA poly a-D nice and-aE big, like you cousin LuA igiD E
E7 Luigi LuA igi caD pisce paiE san, capise paiA san caD pisce paiE san?
OutroA LaD laE sagna.A LaD laE sagna.A LaD laE sagna.A LaD laE sagna.
A HeyA heyA