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{{Q|I can't get it out of my head!|[[Prompto Argentum]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''.}}
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{{Quote|I can't get it out of my head!|[[Prompto Argentum]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''.}}
'''Chocobo Theme''' refers to the leitmotif of the series mascot [[chocobo]], a usually yellow bird often usable as a steed. Each game in the series utilizes a different mix of the central melody arranged in a particular style of music. It was composed by [[Nobuo Uematsu]] for ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'', the first appearance of the namesake chocobos. The naming scheme frequently states the musical style in which the theme is arranged followed by the French/Spanish/Portuguese preposition ''de'', "of", and ending with "Chocobo".
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'''Chocobo Theme''' is the leitmotif of the series's mascot [[chocobo]], a usually yellow bird often usable as a steed. Each game uses a different mix of the central melody arranged in a particular style of music. It was composed by [[Nobuo Uematsu]] for ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'', the game where chocobos debuted. The naming scheme frequently states the musical style in which the theme is arranged followed by the French/Spanish/Portuguese preposition ''de'', "of," and ending with "Chocobo."
   
 
==Game appearances==
 
==Game appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy II]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy II]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFII_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Chocobo Theme" (NES)}}
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A guitar version of the theme appears on the ''[[Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection]]'' album. The original soundtrack version of the "Chocobo Theme" also appears on the ''[[Dear Friends: Music From Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack]]'' and ''[[More Friends: Music From Final Fantasy original soundtrack]]''.
 
A guitar version of the theme appears on the ''[[Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection]]'' album. The original soundtrack version of the "Chocobo Theme" also appears on the ''[[Dear Friends: Music From Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack]]'' and ''[[More Friends: Music From Final Fantasy original soundtrack]]''.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFIII Chocobo Theme.ogg|title="Chocobos!" (DS)}}
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The track is called simply "Chocobos!". "Chocobos!" is also part of the "Montage" track on the ''[[Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind]]'' album.
{{Listen|filename=FFIII_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Chocobo's Theme" (DS)}}
 
The track is called simply "Chocobo's Theme". "Chocobo's Theme" is also part of the "Montage" track on the ''[[Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind]]'' album.
 
   
 
The track, known as "Chocobos!", is included on the second disc of the ''[[Final Fantasy Vinyls]]'' collector's edition set.
 
The track, known as "Chocobos!", is included on the second disc of the ''[[Final Fantasy Vinyls]]'' collector's edition set.
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===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFIV_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Chocobo-Chocobo" (DS)}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFIV_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Chocobo-Chocobo" (DS)}}
 
 
*"Chocobo Forest" - the theme of [[Chocobo Forest (Final Fantasy IV)|chocobo forests]].
 
*"Chocobo Forest" - the theme of [[Chocobo Forest (Final Fantasy IV)|chocobo forests]].
 
*"Chocobo-Chocobo" - called "Celtic de Chocobo" unofficially, due to the [[Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon|rearranged album]] in which it was subsequently included. This theme is also found on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV]]'' album as a piano arrangement.
 
*"Chocobo-Chocobo" - called "Celtic de Chocobo" unofficially, due to the [[Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon|rearranged album]] in which it was subsequently included. This theme is also found on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV]]'' album as a piano arrangement.
 
*"Samba de Chocobo" - used when riding the [[black chocobo]] on the overworld.
 
*"Samba de Chocobo" - used when riding the [[black chocobo]] on the overworld.
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===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
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{{Main|Mambo de Chocobo}}
 
{{Main|Mambo de Chocobo}}
{{Listen|filename=FFV_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|align=left|songname="Boko's Theme"}}
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{{audio|filename=FFV_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|align=left|title="Boko's Theme"}}
 
*"Mambo de Chocobo" - used when riding the black chocobo on the overworld. It features the first voice-bit used in the series.
 
*"Mambo de Chocobo" - used when riding the black chocobo on the overworld. It features the first voice-bit used in the series.
 
*"Boko's Theme" - used when riding [[Boco|Boko]] on the world map.
 
*"Boko's Theme" - used when riding [[Boco|Boko]] on the world map.
   
A piano arrangement of "Mambo de Chocobo" is included on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy V]]'' album. A remix of "Mambo de Chocobo" by DJ duo Ante is included on the ''[[Final Fantasy Remix]]'' album. A mini album containing unreleased tracks from ''Final Fantasy V'' has also been released, called ''[[Final Fantasy V Mambo de Chocobo]]''. The track is also [[List of Dissidia Final Fantasy (2015) battle music|available as battle music]] in ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' arcade version.
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A piano arrangement of "Mambo de Chocobo" is included on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy V]]'' album. A remix of "Mambo de Chocobo" by DJ duo Ante is included on the ''[[Final Fantasy Remix]]'' album. A mini album containing unreleased tracks from ''Final Fantasy V'' has also been released, called ''[[Final Fantasy V Mambo de Chocobo]]''. The track is also [[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT battle music|available as battle music]] in ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' arcade version.
   
 
====''[[Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals]]''====
 
====''[[Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals]]''====
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A version of the "Chocobo Theme" plays in the OVA sequel to ''Final Fantasy V'', called "Chocobo's Theme ~ Prettz has Come!" on the [[Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals Kaze no Shou, Hono'o no Shou|soundtrack]].
 
A version of the "Chocobo Theme" plays in the OVA sequel to ''Final Fantasy V'', called "Chocobo's Theme ~ Prettz has Come!" on the [[Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals Kaze no Shou, Hono'o no Shou|soundtrack]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFVI_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Techno de Chocobo"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFVI_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Techno de Chocobo"}}
 
 
*"Techno de Chocobo" - plays when riding a chocobo.
 
*"Techno de Chocobo" - plays when riding a chocobo.
 
A remix of the track, called "Techno de Chocobo (Another Mix)" is included on the ''[[Final Fantasy VI Special Tracks]]'' album.
 
A remix of the track, called "Techno de Chocobo (Another Mix)" is included on the ''[[Final Fantasy VI Special Tracks]]'' album.
   
 
A piano version called "Waltz de Chocobo" is included on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VI]]'' album. An orchestrated version called "Milan de Chocobo" performed by the Milan Symphony Orchestra is found on the ''[[Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale]]'' album.
 
A piano version called "Waltz de Chocobo" is included on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VI]]'' album. An orchestrated version called "Milan de Chocobo" performed by the Milan Symphony Orchestra is found on the ''[[Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale]]'' album.
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===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFVII_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Cinco de Chocobo"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFVII_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Cinco de Chocobo"}}
 
 
*"Waltz de Chocobo" - heard at the [[Chocobo Farm]] when the [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VII)|chocobos]] dance.
 
*"Waltz de Chocobo" - heard at the [[Chocobo Farm]] when the [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VII)|chocobos]] dance.
 
*"Electric de Chocobo" - plays whenever the player encounters a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VII enemy)|chocobo enemy]]. Arguably the chocobo's [[List of battle themes|battle theme]]. A pastiche of [[wikipedia:surf music|surf music]].
 
*"Electric de Chocobo" - plays whenever the player encounters a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VII enemy)|chocobo enemy]]. Arguably the chocobo's [[List of battle themes|battle theme]]. A pastiche of [[wikipedia:surf music|surf music]].
 
*"Cinco de Chocobo" - plays when the player rides a chocobo on the overworld. An homage to [[wikipedia:Dave Brubeck|The Dave Brubeck Quartet's]] "[[wikipedia:Take Five|Take Five]]".
 
*"Cinco de Chocobo" - plays when the player rides a chocobo on the overworld. An homage to [[wikipedia:Dave Brubeck|The Dave Brubeck Quartet's]] "[[wikipedia:Take Five|Take Five]]".
*"Fiddle de Chocobo" - plays during the [[Chocobo Square (Final Fantasy VII)|chocobo racing]].
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*"Fiddle de Chocobo" - plays during the [[Chocobo Square (Final Fantasy VII)|chocobo racing]], and in [[Mideel]] when near the White Chocobo.
 
{{Audio|filename=Fiddle de Chocobo.ogg|title="Fiddle de Chocobo"}}
   
 
"Electric de Chocobo" is available as a battle background music for ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' as part of a [[downloadable content]] pack of three tracks from ''Final Fantasy VII'', and is also included on the compilation album ''[[Final Fantasy VII Vinyl Limited Edition]]''. "Cinco de Chocobo" is included on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VII]]'' album.
 
"Electric de Chocobo" is available as a battle background music for ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' as part of a [[downloadable content]] pack of three tracks from ''Final Fantasy VII'', and is also included on the compilation album ''[[Final Fantasy VII Vinyl Limited Edition]]''. "Cinco de Chocobo" is included on the ''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VII]]'' album.
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===''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFVIIR_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Wild de Chocobo"}}
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*"Wild de Chocobo" - plays while using [[Chocobo Sam|Sam's Delivery]] to [[fast-travel]].
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*An arrangement of "Electric de Chocobo" is an obtainable track for the in-game [[Music Collection|jukebox]]. This is also one of the tracks that can play during fast-travel.
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*"Hip Hop de Chocobo" - Another obtainable tracks for the jukebox. Like "Electric de Chocobo," this track can also play while fast-traveling.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFVIII_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Mods de Chocobo"}}
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*"ODEKA ke Chocobo" - plays in the ''[[Chocobo World]]'' minigame that comes with the PC version. It also plays in when the party finds the running [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VIII)|chicobo]] in [[Winhill]]. ''Odekake'' in Japanese means "going out."
{{Listen|filename=FFVIII_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Mods de Chocobo"}}
 
*"ODEKA ke Chocobo" - plays in the ''[[Chocobo World]]'' minigame that comes with the PC version. It also plays in when the party finds the running chicobo in [[Winhill]]. ''Odekake'' in Japanese means "going out".
 
 
*"Mods de Chocobo" - plays when the player rides a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VIII)|chocobo]] on the overworld. A pastiche of [[wikipedia:mod (subculture)|mod]] bands, such as the early works of [[wikipedia:The Who|The Who]]. "Mods de Chocobo" is also included on the ''[[The Best of Final Fantasy 1994 - 1999: A Musical Tribute]]'' album, performed by Hollywood Symphony Orchestra.
 
*"Mods de Chocobo" - plays when the player rides a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy VIII)|chocobo]] on the overworld. A pastiche of [[wikipedia:mod (subculture)|mod]] bands, such as the early works of [[wikipedia:The Who|The Who]]. "Mods de Chocobo" is also included on the ''[[The Best of Final Fantasy 1994 - 1999: A Musical Tribute]]'' album, performed by Hollywood Symphony Orchestra.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFIX_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Ukulele de Chocobo"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFIX_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Ukulele de Chocobo"}}
 
 
*"Aloha de Chocobo" - plays in [[Chocobo forest#Final Fantasy IX|Chocobo's Forest]].
 
*"Aloha de Chocobo" - plays in [[Chocobo forest#Final Fantasy IX|Chocobo's Forest]].
 
*"Ukulele de Chocobo" - plays while riding [[Choco]] on the world map.
 
*"Ukulele de Chocobo" - plays while riding [[Choco]] on the world map.
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===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFX_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Brass de Chocobo"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFX_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Brass de Chocobo"}}
 
 
*"Brass de Chocobo" - called "Swing de Chocobo" in the live concert [[VOICES: Music from Final Fantasy]] and ''[[More Friends - Music from Final Fantasy]]'' album; and "Chocobo Jam" in English versions and the iTunes Store. An arranged version plays in the ''[[Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster|HD Remaster]]'' version.
 
*"Brass de Chocobo" - called "Swing de Chocobo" in the live concert [[VOICES: Music from Final Fantasy]] and ''[[More Friends - Music from Final Fantasy]]'' album; and "Chocobo Jam" in English versions and the iTunes Store. An arranged version plays in the ''[[Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster|HD Remaster]]'' version.
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====''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''====
 
====''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''====
 
{{audio|filename=FFX2_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Chocobo"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFX2_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Chocobo"}}
 
 
*"Chocobo" - shorter and significantly different from the rest of the chocobo themes. It features remixed chocobo sound effects, and a female voice.
 
*"Chocobo" - shorter and significantly different from the rest of the chocobo themes. It features remixed chocobo sound effects, and a female voice.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
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{{audio|filename=FFXI_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Dash de Chocobo"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFXI_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Dash de Chocobo"}}
 
 
*"Dash de Chocobo" - in the expansion ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart|Rise of the Zilart]]'', used for riding a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XI)|chocobo]].
 
*"Dash de Chocobo" - in the expansion ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart|Rise of the Zilart]]'', used for riding a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XI)|chocobo]].
 
*"Circuit de Chocobo" - in the expansion ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan|Treasures of Aht Urhgan]]'', used for the [[Chocobo Circuit]].
 
*"Circuit de Chocobo" - in the expansion ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan|Treasures of Aht Urhgan]]'', used for the [[Chocobo Circuit]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFXII Chocobo Theme (FFXII Version).ogg|title="Chocobo ~FFXII Version~"}}
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*"Chocobo ~FFXII Version~" - plays when the player rides a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XII)|chocobo]]. It maintains a militaristic theme.
{{Listen|filename=FFXII Chocobo Theme (FFXII Version).ogg|songname="Chocobo ~FFXII Version~"}}
 
*"Chocobo ~FFXII Version~" - plays when the player chooses to ride a chocobo. It maintains a militaristic theme.
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*"Chocobo FFXII Arrange Ver.1" - not used in game, but nevertheless included on [[Final Fantasy XII: Original Soundtrack|the soundtrack]].
 
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*"Chocobo FFXII Arrange Ver.1" - not used in game, but nevertheless included on the soundtrack.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFXIII Chocobos of Pulse.ogg|title="Chocobos of Pulse"}}
{{sideicon|FFXIII}}
 
 
There are two [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XIII)|chocobo]] themes, one being "Chocobos of Pulse"—a jazzy and upbeat theme that was originally titled "Pulse de Chocobo," referencing both the song's origin ([[Gran Pulse]]) and style. The other is "Chocobos of Cocoon - Chasing Dreams."
{{Listen|filename=FFXIII Chocobos of Pulse.ogg|songname="Chocobos of Pulse"}}
 
There are two [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XIII)|chocobo]] themes, one being "Chocobos of Pulse"—a jazzy and upbeat theme that was originally titled "Pulse de Chocobo", referencing both the song's origin ([[Gran Pulse]]) and style.
 
   
The composer of the ''[[Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack]]'', [[Masashi Hamauzu]], supervised and directed the two chocobo themes, and the arrangements were done by his long term colleagues, Toru Tabui and Ryo Yamazaki. Hamauzu made "Chocobos of Pulse" with Tabui in a session, but suddenly changed the groove and chords completely at the last minute. For the two chocobo themes, the director [[Motomu Toriyama]] had a vivid image, and requested the composers the themes' basic style he was looking for.<ref>http://www.originalsoundversion.com/masashi-hamauzu-talks-final-fantasy-xiii-and-monomusik/</ref>
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The composer of the ''[[Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack]]'', [[Masashi Hamauzu]], supervised and directed the two chocobo themes, and the arrangements were done by his long term colleagues, Toru Tabui and Ryo Yamazaki. Hamauzu made "Chocobos of Pulse" with Tabui in a session, but suddenly changed the groove and chords completely at the last minute. For the two chocobo themes, Director [[Motomu Toriyama]] had a vivid image, and requested the composers the themes' basic style he was looking for.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = http://www.originalsoundversion.com/masashi-hamauzu-talks-final-fantasy-xiii-and-monomusik/| page name = Masashi Hamauzu Talks Final Fantasy XIII and MONOMUSIK| site url = http://www.originalsoundversion.com| site name = Original Sound Version| access time = 16:31, May 16, 2020 (UTC)}}</ref>
   
 
The game version has been released on both ''[[Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack]]'' album, and ''[[W/F: Music from Final Fantasy XIII]]'' "best of" type vinyl album. The English localization of the theme has been released on ''[[Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS]]''. This album also contains the composer Masashi Hamauzu's notes on the track:
 
The game version has been released on both ''[[Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack]]'' album, and ''[[W/F: Music from Final Fantasy XIII]]'' "best of" type vinyl album. The English localization of the theme has been released on ''[[Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS]]''. This album also contains the composer Masashi Hamauzu's notes on the track:
   
{{Q|A number of songs, including the main theme, were altered or replaced in the English version of ''Final Fantasy XIII''. 'Chocobos of Cocoon' was one of them, featuring all-English lyrics. The vocalist was Frances Maya, just as in the domestic version. The Square Enix localization team, Frances, and I put a lot of careful thought and consideration into the choice of lyrics, and I think the final song has a very cohesive feel as a result.|Masashi Hamauzu, liner notes to ''Original Soundtrack PLUS''.}}
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{{Quote|A number of songs, including the main theme, were altered or replaced in the English version of ''Final Fantasy XIII''. 'Chocobos of Cocoon' was one of them, featuring all-English lyrics. The vocalist was Frances Maya, just as in the domestic version. The Square Enix localization team, Frances, and I put a lot of careful thought and consideration into the choice of lyrics, and I think the final song has a very cohesive feel as a result.|Masashi Hamauzu, liner notes to ''Original Soundtrack PLUS''.}}
   
 
===="Chocobos of Cocoon - Chasing Dreams"====
 
===="Chocobos of Cocoon - Chasing Dreams"====
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]''===
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{{audio|filename=Groovy Chocobo.ogg|title="Groovy Chocobo"}}
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Three chocobo themes have been composed by Nobuo Uematsu: "Groovy Chocobo," "Chocobo Rodeo," and "Crazy Chocobo." "Groovy Chocobo" is the default chocobo theme, which plays when riding a normal chocobo. "Chocobo Rodeo" is the [[Serendipity (Final Fantasy XIII-2)#Chocobo Racing|chocobo racing]] theme, which plays in [[Serendipity (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Serendipity]] whenever the player is engaged in a race.
{{listen|filename=Groovy Chocobo.ogg|songname="Groovy Chocobo"}}
 
Three chocobo themes have been composed by [[Nobuo Uematsu]]: "Groovy Chocobo", "Chocobo Rodeo", and "Crazy Chocobo". "Groovy Chocobo" is the default chocobo theme, which plays when riding a normal [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy)|chocobo]]. "Chocobo Rodeo" is the [[Serendipity (Final Fantasy XIII-2)#Chocobo Racing|chocobo racing]] theme, which plays in [[Serendipity (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Serendipity]] whenever the player is engaged in a race.
 
   
The chocobo themes from ''Final Fantasy XIII'' also return, and the player can choose which theme they want to play when they are riding a chocobo with the "Chocobo Music" [[Fragment#List of Fragment Skills|Fragment Skill]], obtained after acquiring all [[fragment]]s from the Monster Bits and Bounty Hunter categories. The ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2: Original Soundtrack PLUS]]'' includes an alternate version of "Crazy Chocobo", as well as "Hopping Chocobo", a variation of "Chocobo Rodeo". The theme also appears as a [[Field Music Sequence]] in ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival]]'', available for purchase for 5 sound medals.
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The chocobo themes from ''Final Fantasy XIII'' also return, and the player can choose which theme they want to play when they are riding a chocobo with the "Chocobo Music" [[Fragment#List of Fragment Skills|Fragment Skill]], obtained after acquiring all [[fragment]]s from the Monster Bits and Bounty Hunter categories. The ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2: Original Soundtrack PLUS]]'' includes an alternate version of "Crazy Chocobo," as well as "Hopping Chocobo," a variation of "Chocobo Rodeo." The theme also appears as a [[Field Music Sequence]] in ''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival]]'', available for purchase for 5 sound medals.
   
 
===="Crazy Chocobo"====
 
===="Crazy Chocobo"====
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{{audio|filename=Crazy Chocobo.ogg|title="Crazy Chocobo"|align=left}}
 
"Crazy Chocobo" is a vocal theme that plays while riding a rambunctious chocobo, and as a background theme in the [[Sunleth Waterscape]] 400 AF when the [[Miniflan (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Miniflan]] get rowdy. It is performed by [[Shootie HG]].
 
"Crazy Chocobo" is a vocal theme that plays while riding a rambunctious chocobo, and as a background theme in the [[Sunleth Waterscape]] 400 AF when the [[Miniflan (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Miniflan]] get rowdy. It is performed by [[Shootie HG]].
   
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:Gonna ride him straight through hell in this chocobo rodeo!
 
:Gonna ride him straight through hell in this chocobo rodeo!
 
:Yeah, let's ride!
 
:Yeah, let's ride!
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"Crazy Chocobo" also appears as a [[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT battle music|battle music]] in the arcade version of ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'', available from a ''Theatrhythm Final Fantasy'' event (October 2017).
   
 
===''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
===''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
Three chocobo themes are featured: "Bluesy Chocobo" plays while [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)|Lightning]] rides the [[Angel of Valhalla]] while he's at level one; "Chocobo Returns" plays while he is at level two; and "Marimba de Chocobo" plays while he's at level three. "Crazy Chocobo" plays during an event in the [[Wildlands]] where a [[Chocobo Eater (Lightning Returns)|Chocobo Eater]] appears in a [[Chaos infusion]].
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Three chocobo themes are featured: "Bluesy Chocobo", which plays while [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)|Lightning]] rides the [[Angel of Valhalla]] while he's at level one; "Chocobo Returns", which plays while he is at level two; and "Marimba de Chocobo", which plays while he's at level three. "Crazy Chocobo" plays during an event in the [[Wildlands]] where a [[Chocobo Eater (Lightning Returns)|Chocobo Eater]] appears in a [[Chaos infusion]].
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
{{audio|filename=FFXIV_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|title="Bo-down"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFXIV_Chocobo_Theme.ogg|songname="Bo-down"}}
 
 
There are multiple versions of the chocobo theme:
 
There are multiple versions of the chocobo theme:
 
#"Bo-down", a wild west inspired theme played while riding rental [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XIV)|chocobos]].
 
#"Bo-down", a wild west inspired theme played while riding rental [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XIV)|chocobos]].
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"Bo-down" is played before the "Chocobo Medley" in ''[[Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Returning Home]]''.
 
"Bo-down" is played before the "Chocobo Medley" in ''[[Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Returning Home]]''.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
 
"Blues de Chocobo" plays while the party is at [[Wiz Chocobo Post]], and "Rodeo de Chocobo" plays while riding a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XV)|chocobo]]. Both were arranged by Mitsuhiro Ohta. The riding music is different when walking/swimming and trotting, and the music transitions to the trotting music smoothly. The transition time for walk-to-run is set longer than run-to-walk so that the music would not change every time the player must slow down to avoid a tree or to turn.<ref>https://youtu.be/jtoyunrO62I?t=15m20s</ref>
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"Blues de Chocobo" plays while the party is at [[Wiz Chocobo Post]], and "Rodeo de Chocobo" plays while riding a [[Chocobo (Final Fantasy XV)|chocobo]]. Both were composed by [[Yoko Shimomura]]. The riding music is different when walking/swimming and trotting and the music transitions to the trotting music smoothly.
 
   
During E3 2016 Square Enix showed a trailer with music by Afrojack that contained a bit of the chocobo theme. This can be played on the game's [[Music Player#Final Fantasy XV|music player]]. [[Prompto Argentum]] sometimes sings the chocobo theme after the player learns about the Wiz Chocobo Post.
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The [[Moogle Chocobo Carnival]] theme is a mix of the chocobo, moogle and [[Altissia]] themes. This also played in the [[Final Fantasy XV: Assassin's Festival|Assassin's Festival]] in the games section. A new arrangement of the chocobo theme played in the chocobo races in the Assassin's Festival.
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During E3 2016 Square Enix showed a trailer with music by [[Afrojack]] that contained a bit of the chocobo theme. This can be played on the game's [[Music player (Final Fantasy XV)|music player]]. Another remix by DJ NOBUNAGA was added in [[Final Fantasy XV patches|patch 1.26]] to the music player called "Chocobo Theme (Yasutaka Nakata Remix)."
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[[Prompto Argentum]] sometimes sings the chocobo theme after the player learns about the Wiz Chocobo Post. [[Ardyn Izunia]] also hums the chocobo theme at the end of chapter 10. After [[Final Fantasy XV patches|patch 1.21]], [[Ignis Scientia|Ignis]] also sometimes hums the theme and is called out by Prompto.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
 
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{{Listen|filename=FFT0 The Earth Under Our Feet.ogg|songname="The Earth Under Our Feet"}}
 
 
"Chocobo!" {{j|チョコボ!|Chokobo!}} plays when riding a [[Chocobo (Type-0)|chocobo]] on the world map. "The Earth Under Our Feet" {{j|踏みしめる大地|Fumishimeru Daichi|Stepping Firmly on the Ground}} is the [[world map]] theme for [[Dominion of Rubrum]] territory, and uses a grand, orchestral variation of the chocobo theme.
 
"Chocobo!" {{j|チョコボ!|Chokobo!}} plays when riding a [[Chocobo (Type-0)|chocobo]] on the world map. "The Earth Under Our Feet" {{j|踏みしめる大地|Fumishimeru Daichi|Stepping Firmly on the Ground}} is the [[world map]] theme for [[Dominion of Rubrum]] territory, and uses a grand, orchestral variation of the chocobo theme.
   
[[Deuce]]'s attack FF Concerto is a flute version of the "Chocobo Theme."
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[[Deuce/Gameplay|Deuce]]'s Concerto ff ability is a flute version of the "Chocobo Theme."
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===''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers]]''===
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The "Chocobo Theme" plays when riding a chocobo.
 
The "Chocobo Theme" plays when riding a chocobo.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
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"Funk de Chocobo" is the chocobo theme.
 
"Funk de Chocobo" is the chocobo theme.
   
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
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===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008)===
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"Mambo de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy V'' plays while performing a [[Data install]], as well as during some cutscenes. It is available to play in the [[Museum (Dissidia)|Museum]].
 
"Mambo de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy V'' plays while performing a [[Data install]], as well as during some cutscenes. It is available to play in the [[Museum (Dissidia)|Museum]].
   
 
===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]''===
 
"Mambo de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy V'' is unlocked as an [[Field Music Sequence]], in the challenge mode after amassing 37,500 [[Rhythmia]] and in the media player after 88,500 Rhythmia. It can also be encountered as a track in the [[Chaos Shrine (Theatrhythm)|Chaos Shrine]].
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"Mambo de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy V'' is unlocked as an [[Field Music Sequence]], in the challenge mode after amassing 37,500 [[Rhythmia]] and in the media player after 88,500 [[Rhythmia]]. It can also be encountered as a track in the [[Chaos Shrine (Theatrhythm)|Chaos Shrine]].
 
   
 
====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''====
 
====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''====
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"Mambo de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy V'' returns as a Field Music Sequence, this time available from the start. "The Earth Under Our Feet" from ''Final Fantasy Type-0'' also appears as a Field Music Sequence.
 
"Mambo de Chocobo" from ''Final Fantasy V'' returns as a Field Music Sequence, this time available from the start. "The Earth Under Our Feet" from ''Final Fantasy Type-0'' also appears as a Field Music Sequence.
   
 
===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
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|{{audio|filename=WoFF Chocobo Wishes.ogg|title=Prismelody: Chocobo / Wishes}}
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The game has two major chocobo theme variations:
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* "Prismelody: Chocobo" plays while riding a chocobo-type [[Mirage (World of Final Fantasy)|Mirage]] in field/overworld areas. It is a whimsical jazz remix of the core chocobo theme, likely based on its original appearance in ''Final Fantasy II''. It serves as the 15th track of disc 3 in the original soundtrack (iTunes release).
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* "Prismelody: Chocobo / Wishes" plays while shopping at Chocolatte's item stall in Nine Wood Hills. It is a {{W| muzak|muzack}}-inspired remix from ''Final Fantasy XIII-2'' and serves as the 12th track of disc 4 in the original soundtrack (iTunes release).
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===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
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"Fight de Chocobo" is a vocalized arrangement of the original chocobo theme, composed by [[Mitsuto Suzuki]]. It was sung by a {{W|Vocaloid}} software as a personal request from Director Motomu Toriyama.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = https://www.famitsu.com/news/201708/02138886.html| page name = 『メビウス ファイナルファンタジー』コンポーザー鈴木光人氏に聞くサウンドトラック第2弾の魅力(1/2)| site url = https://www.famitsu.com| site name = Famitsu| access time = 16:07, June 02, 2020 (UTC)}}</ref>
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====Lyrics====
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:ファイナル ファンタジー
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:ファイト de チョコボ
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:まんまるお目目に
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:黄色いしっぽ
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:大好物はギサール野菜
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:チョ・チョ・チョ・チョコ・チョコ
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:チョコボ~
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:キミと一緒に クエっとファイト!
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:野を越え山越え海越えて
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:キミと一緒にどこまでも
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:夢と希望を乗せて
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:時空越えて 駆け抜けてくよ
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:ファイナル ファンタジー
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:ファイト de チョコボ
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:メビウス ファンタジー
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:ファイト de チョコボ
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:チョ・チョ・チョ・チョコ・チョコ
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:チョコボ~
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:チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
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:チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
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:チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
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:チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
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:時空超えて キミと一緒に
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:メビウス ファンタジー
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:ファイト de チョコボ
   
 
===''[[Chocobo Racing]]''===
 
===''[[Chocobo Racing]]''===
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As the chocobo's titular racing game, the soundtrack is filled with the chocobo's theme variations:
 
As the chocobo's titular racing game, the soundtrack is filled with the chocobo's theme variations:
 
*"Dash de Chocobo" - the intro, featuring electrical percussion and saxophone, used at the opening movie.
 
*"Dash de Chocobo" - the intro, featuring electrical percussion and saxophone, used at the opening movie.
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===''[[Final Fantasy: Unlimited]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy: Unlimited]]''===
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{{audio|filename=FFU-Chocobo.ogg|title="Chocobo"}}
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{{Listen|filename=FFU-Chocobo.ogg|songname="Chocobo"}}
 
 
*{{j|"チョコボは歩くよ、どこまでも"|Chokobo wa aruku yo, doko made mo|Chocobo walks anywhere}} - the theme song for [[Chobi]] the chocobo.
 
*{{j|"チョコボは歩くよ、どこまでも"|Chokobo wa aruku yo, doko made mo|Chocobo walks anywhere}} - the theme song for [[Chobi]] the chocobo.
 
*{{j|"逃げろ"|Nigero|Escape}} - a fast-paced chocobo theme that plays whenever Chobi gets berserk with [[Ai Hayakawa]].
 
*{{j|"逃げろ"|Nigero|Escape}} - a fast-paced chocobo theme that plays whenever Chobi gets berserk with [[Ai Hayakawa]].
*{{j|"チョコボ"|"Chocobo"}} is a medley of three tracks associated with chocobos, including the [[Chocobo Sisters]]'s theme.
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*{{j|"チョコボ"|"Chocobo"}} is a slow meandering medley of three tracks associated with chocobos, including the [[Chocobo Sisters]]'s theme.
 
*"Ciel Chocobo" - a lively theme that plays when Chobi transforms into the [[Legendary Ciel]] chocobo.
 
*"Ciel Chocobo" - a lively theme that plays when Chobi transforms into the [[Legendary Ciel]] chocobo.
   
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===''[[wikipedia:Live A Live|Live A Live]]''===
 
===''[[wikipedia:Live A Live|Live A Live]]''===
 
In the Mecha Chapter, the player can find a piano and play about two seconds of the "Chocobo's Theme".
 
In the Mecha Chapter, the player can find a piano and play about two seconds of the "Chocobo's Theme".
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===''[[wikipedia:Tobal 2|Tobal 2]]''===
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A remix of the theme song plays when playing as the Chocobo.
   
 
===''[[wikipedia:Mario Sports Mix|Mario Sports Mix]]''===
 
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A concert recording of "Chocobo Medley 2012" appears on this album.
 
A concert recording of "Chocobo Medley 2012" appears on this album.
   
==Trivia==
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==Other media==
 
The "Chocobo Theme" has appeared as music for [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQmBh-8QC6w a Toyota commercial] featuring three yellow Toyota Prius C cars driving through the countryside.
*"Mambo de Chocobo" is the first track in the series to feature a vocal sample.
 
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*The "Chocobo Theme" has appeared as music for [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQmBh-8QC6w a Toyota commercial] featuring three yellow Toyota Prius C cars driving through the countryside.
 
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==Etymology==
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{{Etym|Chocobo}}
   
 
==References==
 
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I can't get it out of my head!

Chocobo Theme is the leitmotif of the series's mascot chocobo, a usually yellow bird often usable as a steed. Each game uses a different mix of the central melody arranged in a particular style of music. It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu for Final Fantasy II, the game where chocobos debuted. The naming scheme frequently states the musical style in which the theme is arranged followed by the French/Spanish/Portuguese preposition de, "of," and ending with "Chocobo."

Game appearances

Final Fantasy II

A guitar version of the theme appears on the Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection album. The original soundtrack version of the "Chocobo Theme" also appears on the Dear Friends: Music From Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack and More Friends: Music From Final Fantasy original soundtrack.

Final Fantasy III

The track is called simply "Chocobos!". "Chocobos!" is also part of the "Montage" track on the Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind album.

The track, known as "Chocobos!", is included on the second disc of the Final Fantasy Vinyls collector's edition set.

Final Fantasy IV


Final Fantasy V

  • "Mambo de Chocobo" - used when riding the black chocobo on the overworld. It features the first voice-bit used in the series.
  • "Boko's Theme" - used when riding Boko on the world map.

A piano arrangement of "Mambo de Chocobo" is included on the Piano Collections: Final Fantasy V album. A remix of "Mambo de Chocobo" by DJ duo Ante is included on the Final Fantasy Remix album. A mini album containing unreleased tracks from Final Fantasy V has also been released, called Final Fantasy V Mambo de Chocobo. The track is also available as battle music in Dissidia Final Fantasy arcade version.

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

A version of the "Chocobo Theme" plays in the OVA sequel to Final Fantasy V, called "Chocobo's Theme ~ Prettz has Come!" on the soundtrack.

Final Fantasy VI

  • "Techno de Chocobo" - plays when riding a chocobo.

A remix of the track, called "Techno de Chocobo (Another Mix)" is included on the Final Fantasy VI Special Tracks album.

A piano version called "Waltz de Chocobo" is included on the Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VI album. An orchestrated version called "Milan de Chocobo" performed by the Milan Symphony Orchestra is found on the Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale album.

Final Fantasy VII

"Electric de Chocobo" is available as a battle background music for Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy as part of a downloadable content pack of three tracks from Final Fantasy VII, and is also included on the compilation album Final Fantasy VII Vinyl Limited Edition. "Cinco de Chocobo" is included on the Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VII album.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

  • "Wild de Chocobo" - plays while using Sam's Delivery to fast-travel.
  • An arrangement of "Electric de Chocobo" is an obtainable track for the in-game jukebox. This is also one of the tracks that can play during fast-travel.
  • "Hip Hop de Chocobo" - Another obtainable tracks for the jukebox. Like "Electric de Chocobo," this track can also play while fast-traveling.

Final Fantasy VIII

Final Fantasy IX

  • "Aloha de Chocobo" - plays in Chocobo's Forest.
  • "Ukulele de Chocobo" - plays while riding Choco on the world map.


Final Fantasy X


Final Fantasy X-2

  • "Chocobo" - shorter and significantly different from the rest of the chocobo themes. It features remixed chocobo sound effects, and a female voice.


Final Fantasy XI


Final Fantasy XII

  • "Chocobo ~FFXII Version~" - plays when the player rides a chocobo. It maintains a militaristic theme.
  • "Chocobo FFXII Arrange Ver.1" - not used in game, but nevertheless included on the soundtrack.


Final Fantasy XIII

There are two chocobo themes, one being "Chocobos of Pulse"—a jazzy and upbeat theme that was originally titled "Pulse de Chocobo," referencing both the song's origin (Gran Pulse) and style. The other is "Chocobos of Cocoon - Chasing Dreams."

The composer of the Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack, Masashi Hamauzu, supervised and directed the two chocobo themes, and the arrangements were done by his long term colleagues, Toru Tabui and Ryo Yamazaki. Hamauzu made "Chocobos of Pulse" with Tabui in a session, but suddenly changed the groove and chords completely at the last minute. For the two chocobo themes, Director Motomu Toriyama had a vivid image, and requested the composers the themes' basic style he was looking for.[1]

The game version has been released on both Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack album, and W/F: Music from Final Fantasy XIII "best of" type vinyl album. The English localization of the theme has been released on Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS. This album also contains the composer Masashi Hamauzu's notes on the track:

A number of songs, including the main theme, were altered or replaced in the English version of Final Fantasy XIII. 'Chocobos of Cocoon' was one of them, featuring all-English lyrics. The vocalist was Frances Maya, just as in the domestic version. The Square Enix localization team, Frances, and I put a lot of careful thought and consideration into the choice of lyrics, and I think the final song has a very cohesive feel as a result.

Masashi Hamauzu, liner notes to Original Soundtrack PLUS.

"Chocobos of Cocoon - Chasing Dreams"

"Chocobos of Cocoon - Chasing Dreams" is an upbeat theme with female vocals that plays in Nautilus. It is available as a battle background music for Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy as part of a downloadable content pack of five tracks from Final Fantasy XIII.

Run like the wind just leave your cares behind~
(Let's go now~)
Take us around the world and back again~
(Let's Join In)
Promise together we will chase the sun~
(Let's Follow)
And make some green to share the ride in store, for you and me~
Let's go find gil and fame
Dig a little, stake our claim
Take a chance, trust in me
You will see~
We will find them x4

Final Fantasy XIII-2

Three chocobo themes have been composed by Nobuo Uematsu: "Groovy Chocobo," "Chocobo Rodeo," and "Crazy Chocobo." "Groovy Chocobo" is the default chocobo theme, which plays when riding a normal chocobo. "Chocobo Rodeo" is the chocobo racing theme, which plays in Serendipity whenever the player is engaged in a race.

The chocobo themes from Final Fantasy XIII also return, and the player can choose which theme they want to play when they are riding a chocobo with the "Chocobo Music" Fragment Skill, obtained after acquiring all fragments from the Monster Bits and Bounty Hunter categories. The Final Fantasy XIII-2: Original Soundtrack PLUS includes an alternate version of "Crazy Chocobo," as well as "Hopping Chocobo," a variation of "Chocobo Rodeo." The theme also appears as a Field Music Sequence in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival, available for purchase for 5 sound medals.

"Crazy Chocobo"

"Crazy Chocobo" is a vocal theme that plays while riding a rambunctious chocobo, and as a background theme in the Sunleth Waterscape 400 AF when the Miniflan get rowdy. It is performed by Shootie HG.

Gas 'em up with the greens and let him go
Stand back, stand clear as he puts on a show
So cute yet fierce, is he from hell?
I cannot tell, yet I don't even want to know
So you wanna be a trailblazer?
Kickin' dirt like a hell raiser?
Take the reins, but don't react slow
It's time to feel the force of the chocobo
So you think you can ride this chocobo?
Got Chocobucks? You better put them on this chocobo!
Saddle up, if you think you can ride in this rodeo
Are we in hell? I don't know... to the dirt, let's roll!
You're loco if you think you're gonna hide this chocobo
Everybody's gonna wanna ride your chocobo
It's choco-loco style in a choco-rodeo
Gonna ride him straight through hell in this chocobo rodeo!
Yeah, let's ride!

"Crazy Chocobo" also appears as a battle music in the arcade version of Dissidia Final Fantasy, available from a Theatrhythm Final Fantasy event (October 2017).

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Three chocobo themes are featured: "Bluesy Chocobo" plays while Lightning rides the Angel of Valhalla while he's at level one; "Chocobo Returns" plays while he is at level two; and "Marimba de Chocobo" plays while he's at level three. "Crazy Chocobo" plays during an event in the Wildlands where a Chocobo Eater appears in a Chaos infusion.

Final Fantasy XIV

There are multiple versions of the chocobo theme:

  1. "Bo-down", a wild west inspired theme played while riding rental chocobos.
  2. "Eorzea de Chocobo" for personal chocobos.
  3. "Sport of Kings" for the racing minigame, a remix of "Fiddle de Chocobo" from Final Fantasy VII.
  4. "Gateway to Paradise" plays during GATEs at the Manderville Gold Saucer, a remix of "Electric de Chocobo", also from Final Fantasy VII.
  5. "Or the Egg?" plays during Chocobo training.

"Bo-down" is played before the "Chocobo Medley" in Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Returning Home.

Final Fantasy XV

"Blues de Chocobo" plays while the party is at Wiz Chocobo Post, and "Rodeo de Chocobo" plays while riding a chocobo. Both were arranged by Mitsuhiro Ohta. The riding music is different when walking/swimming and trotting, and the music transitions to the trotting music smoothly. The transition time for walk-to-run is set longer than run-to-walk so that the music would not change every time the player must slow down to avoid a tree or to turn.[2]

The Moogle Chocobo Carnival theme is a mix of the chocobo, moogle and Altissia themes. This also played in the Assassin's Festival in the games section. A new arrangement of the chocobo theme played in the chocobo races in the Assassin's Festival.

During E3 2016 Square Enix showed a trailer with music by Afrojack that contained a bit of the chocobo theme. This can be played on the game's music player. Another remix by DJ NOBUNAGA was added in patch 1.26 to the music player called "Chocobo Theme (Yasutaka Nakata Remix)."

Prompto Argentum sometimes sings the chocobo theme after the player learns about the Wiz Chocobo Post. Ardyn Izunia also hums the chocobo theme at the end of chapter 10. After patch 1.21, Ignis also sometimes hums the theme and is called out by Prompto.

Final Fantasy Type-0

"Chocobo!" (チョコボ!, Chokobo!?) plays when riding a chocobo on the world map. "The Earth Under Our Feet" (踏みしめる大地, Fumishimeru Daichi?, lit. Stepping Firmly on the Ground) is the world map theme for Dominion of Rubrum territory, and uses a grand, orchestral variation of the chocobo theme.

Deuce's Concerto ff ability is a flute version of the "Chocobo Theme."

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

The "Chocobo Theme" plays when riding a chocobo.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

"Funk de Chocobo" is the chocobo theme.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)

"Mambo de Chocobo" from Final Fantasy V plays while performing a Data install, as well as during some cutscenes. It is available to play in the Museum.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

"Mambo de Chocobo" from Final Fantasy V is unlocked as an Field Music Sequence, in the challenge mode after amassing 37,500 Rhythmia and in the media player after 88,500 Rhythmia. It can also be encountered as a track in the Chaos Shrine.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

"Mambo de Chocobo" from Final Fantasy V returns as a Field Music Sequence, this time available from the start. "The Earth Under Our Feet" from Final Fantasy Type-0 also appears as a Field Music Sequence.

World of Final Fantasy

The game has two major chocobo theme variations:

  • "Prismelody: Chocobo" plays while riding a chocobo-type Mirage in field/overworld areas. It is a whimsical jazz remix of the core chocobo theme, likely based on its original appearance in Final Fantasy II. It serves as the 15th track of disc 3 in the original soundtrack (iTunes release).
  • "Prismelody: Chocobo / Wishes" plays while shopping at Chocolatte's item stall in Nine Wood Hills. It is a muzack-inspired remix from Final Fantasy XIII-2 and serves as the 12th track of disc 4 in the original soundtrack (iTunes release).

Mobius Final Fantasy

"Fight de Chocobo" is a vocalized arrangement of the original chocobo theme, composed by Mitsuto Suzuki. It was sung by a Vocaloid software as a personal request from Director Motomu Toriyama.[3]

Lyrics

ファイナル ファンタジー
ファイト de チョコボ
まんまるお目目に
黄色いしっぽ
大好物はギサール野菜
チョ・チョ・チョ・チョコ・チョコ
チョコボ~
キミと一緒に クエっとファイト!
野を越え山越え海越えて
キミと一緒にどこまでも
夢と希望を乗せて
時空越えて 駆け抜けてくよ
ファイナル ファンタジー
ファイト de チョコボ
メビウス ファンタジー
ファイト de チョコボ
チョ・チョ・チョ・チョコ・チョコ
チョコボ~
チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
チョコ・チョコ・クエっとファイト!
時空超えて キミと一緒に
メビウス ファンタジー
ファイト de チョコボ

Chocobo Racing

As the chocobo's titular racing game, the soundtrack is filled with the chocobo's theme variations:

  • "Dash de Chocobo" - the intro, featuring electrical percussion and saxophone, used at the opening movie.
  • ("えらんでチョコボ", Erande Chocobo?, lit. Choose a Chocobo) - a high tempo arrangement used at the title screen. Its Japanese name maintains the "de" usage.
  • "Chocobo's Theme" - the titular character's theme.
  • "Cid's Test Course" - the theme for the first race course.

Final Fantasy: Unlimited

  • ("チョコボは歩くよ、どこまでも", Chokobo wa aruku yo, doko made mo?, lit. Chocobo walks anywhere) - the theme song for Chobi the chocobo.
  • ("逃げろ", Nigero?, lit. Escape) - a fast-paced chocobo theme that plays whenever Chobi gets berserk with Ai Hayakawa.
  • ("チョコボ", "Chocobo"?) is a slow meandering medley of three tracks associated with chocobos, including the Chocobo Sisters's theme.
  • "Ciel Chocobo" - a lively theme that plays when Chobi transforms into the Legendary Ciel chocobo.

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances

Live A Live

In the Mecha Chapter, the player can find a piano and play about two seconds of the "Chocobo's Theme".

Tobal 2

A remix of the theme song plays when playing as the Chocobo.

Mario Sports Mix

In the Harmony Hustle party game, three variations of the theme can be chosen: "Chocobo Rhythm", "Chocobo Pop", and "Chocobo Beat".

Arrangement album appearances

Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection

"Chocobo Theme" is the fifth track on the album, which consists of solo classical guitar arrangements of tracks from the Final Fantasy main series, performed by Yuji Sekiguchi.

Cafe SQ

"Cafe SQ: FINAL FANTASY III "Fat Chocobo Appears ~ Chocobo's Theme" / RÄFVEN" appears on this arrangement album. The theme is arranged to sound like cafe-theme music.

Live performances

20020220 music from Final Fantasy

"Chocobo's Theme" is part of the "FINAL FANTASY Final Fantasy-Final Fantasy III Medley" track, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Returning Home

"Chocobo Medley 2010" is included on this live recording of an orchestral concert, performed by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Arnie Roth held in Tokyo, in November 2010.

A New World: intimate music from Final Fantasy

A live recording of "Chocobo Medley 2014" from at the London premiere of the concert of the same name on February 15, 2014, conducted by Arnie Roth, is included on this album.

Distant Worlds III: more music from Final Fantasy

A concert recording of "Chocobo Medley 2012" appears on this album.

Other media

The "Chocobo Theme" has appeared as music for a Toyota commercial featuring three yellow Toyota Prius C cars driving through the countryside.

Etymology

The name "chocobo" derives from a Japanese brand of chocolate malt ball by Morinaga, ChocoBall (チョコボール, Chokobōru?). The mascot for this product is Kyoro-chan (キョロちゃん?), a bird who says "kweh".

食う / くう / kuu is a rough way to say "eat", whose volitional casual form is 食え / くえ / kue ("let's scoff 'em down!"), leading to Kweh!

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