Dear John
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Capotraste na 1ª casa
Intro.: F C G
Dm F C G
Cotton candy was king
Dm F C G
On the midway that spring
Dm F C Bb Dm
When I saw you in the ring on the lawn
C Bb Dm
Dear John
C Bb Dm F C G Gsus4 G
Throwing kisses so Richmond's unfortunates can go on
Dm F C G
Oh, the lectures I gave
Dm F C G
So the girls would behave
Dm F C Bb Dm
While the band played all your favorite songs
C Bb Dm
Dear John
C Bb Dm F C G Gsus4 G
Throwing kisses so Richmond's unfortunates can go on
A Dm Bb F
But numbers come up and you're left to the fates
A Dm Bb F
Though I always thought you were one of the greats
A Dm Bb F
Once somebody stationed in Kuala Lumpur
Bb F Bb A
Said he thought you went out, but he couldn't be sure
guitar solo (Dm F C G, ...)
Dm F C G
And the midway I knew
Dm F C G
Where the sky was so blue
Dm F C Bb Dm
With the memory of you is gone
C Bb Dm
Dear John
C Bb Dm F
Throwing kisses so Richmond's unfortunates can go on
C Bb Dm F
Throwing kisses so Richmond's unfortunates can go on
C Bb Dm F
Throwing kisses so Richmond's unfortunates can go on
C Bb Dm F
Throwing kisses so Richmond's unfortunates can go on
C Bb Dm F C G C
Throwing kisses so Richmond's unfortunates can go on
How to play Dear John
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.