Biography:
Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), called Jape by friends but commonly known as The Big Bopper, was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his hit song "Chantilly Lace".
Richardson was born in Sabine Pass, Texas, the oldest son of Jiles Perry, Sr. and Elise (Stalsby) Richardson. His father was an oil field worker and driller.
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Four years of hard work!
This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Artist: The Big Bopper
Song: Chantilly Lace
Capo: 3rd fret
Tabbed by: Don D (thunderstruck_666@hotmail.com)
[Intro]
G C G C C7 F C G C
[Verse 1]
G
Chantilly lace and a pretty face
C
And a ponytail a-hangin' down
G
That wiggle in the walk and giggle in the talk
C C7
Makes the world go round
F
There ain't nothin' in the world like a big-eyed girl
C
That makes me act so funny, makes me spend my money
G
Makes me feel real loose like a long-necked goose
C N.C.
Like a girl, oh baby, that's what I like
[Chorus]
G C
What's that baby?
G C
But, but, but
C7 F
Ohhh honey
C G C
But...oh, baby, you know what I like
[Verse 2]
N.C. G
Chantilly lace and a pretty face
C
And a ponytail a-hangin' down
G
That wiggle in the walk and giggle in the talk
C C7
Makes the world go round
F
There ain't nothin' in the world like a big-eyed girl
C
That makes me act so funny, makes me spend my money
G
Makes me feel real loose like a long-necked goose
C N.C.
Like a girl, oh baby, that's what I like
[Chorus]
G C
What's that baby?
G C
But, but, but
C7 F
Ohhh honey
C G C
But...oh, baby, you know what I like
[Verse 3]
N.C. G
Chantilly lace and a pretty face
C
And a ponytail a-hangin' down
G
That wiggle in the walk and giggle in the talk
C C7
Makes the world go round
F
There ain't nothin' in the world like a big-eyed girl
C
That makes me act so funny, makes me spend my money
G
Makes me feel real loose like a long-necked goose
C N.C.
Like a girl, oh baby, that's what I like
Song: Chantilly Lace
Capo: 3rd fret
Tabbed by: Don D (thunderstruck_666@hotmail.com)
[Intro]
G C G C C7 F C G C
[Verse 1]
G
Chantilly lace and a pretty face
C
And a ponytail a-hangin' down
G
That wiggle in the walk and giggle in the talk
C C7
Makes the world go round
F
There ain't nothin' in the world like a big-eyed girl
C
That makes me act so funny, makes me spend my money
G
Makes me feel real loose like a long-necked goose
C N.C.
Like a girl, oh baby, that's what I like
[Chorus]
G C
What's that baby?
G C
But, but, but
C7 F
Ohhh honey
C G C
But...oh, baby, you know what I like
[Verse 2]
N.C. G
Chantilly lace and a pretty face
C
And a ponytail a-hangin' down
G
That wiggle in the walk and giggle in the talk
C C7
Makes the world go round
F
There ain't nothin' in the world like a big-eyed girl
C
That makes me act so funny, makes me spend my money
G
Makes me feel real loose like a long-necked goose
C N.C.
Like a girl, oh baby, that's what I like
[Chorus]
G C
What's that baby?
G C
But, but, but
C7 F
Ohhh honey
C G C
But...oh, baby, you know what I like
[Verse 3]
N.C. G
Chantilly lace and a pretty face
C
And a ponytail a-hangin' down
G
That wiggle in the walk and giggle in the talk
C C7
Makes the world go round
F
There ain't nothin' in the world like a big-eyed girl
C
That makes me act so funny, makes me spend my money
G
Makes me feel real loose like a long-necked goose
C N.C.
Like a girl, oh baby, that's what I like
