an A shaped bar chord being slid up the neck. - Joy to the World (Three Dog Night)

an A shaped bar chord being slid up the neck.

View chords used in this chart
C Db D
Jeremiah was a bullfrog
 
C Db D
A very good friend of mine.
 
D7 G Bb
I never understood a single word he said
 
D Em7 D
But I helped him to drink his wine
 
G7 Em7 D
Yes he always had some mighty fine wine
 
 
Chorus
 
D A D
Singing Joy to the World
 
A D
To all the boys and girls
 
D7 G Bb
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
 
D A7 D C Db D
Joy to you and me.

How to play an A shaped bar chord being slid up the neck.

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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