Cookie Jar - Jack Johnson

Cookie Jar

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F#m - C#m - B - C#m (2x) (In my opinion it's the E, instead of C#m, fingered like the C,
4 frets forward. And if not during the whole song, at least after each riff C# E F# G# F# E he plays)
 
F#m C#m B C#m
i would turn on the tv, but its so embarrassing
F#m C#m B C#m
to see all the other people, i dont know what they mean
F#m C#m B C#m
it was magic at first, when they spoke without sound
F#m C#m B C#m
but now this world is gonna hurt, you better turn that thing down
F#m C#m B C#m
turn it around
 
(and so on)
 
it wasnt me, says the boy with the gun
sure i pulled the trigger, but it needed to be done
because lifes been killing me ever since it begun
you cant blame me because im too young
 
you cant blame me, sure the killer was my son
but i didnt teach him to pull the trigger of the gun
its the killing on his tv screen
you cant blame me, its those images he seen
 
you cant blame me, says the media man
i wasnt the one who came up with the plan
i just point my camera at what the people want to see
its a two way mirror and you cant blame me
 
you cant blame me, says the singer of the song
or the maker of the movie which he based his life on
its only entertainment, as anyone can see
its smoke machines and makeup, you cant fool me
 
it was you, it was me, it w
 
as every man
weve all got the blood on our hands
we only receive what we demand
and if we want hell then hells what well have
 
i would turn on the tv, but its so embarrassing
to see all the other people, dont know what they mean
it was magic at first, but let everyone down
and now this world is gonna hurt, you better turn it around
turn it around.

How to play Cookie Jar

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 F#m. 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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