Dear John
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C Ab C Ab x2
[Verse]
C Am Em F
I think that maybe it's time for me to go home soon.
C Am Em F
I've been travveling around the world just to follow you
Am Em F Fm C Ab
Now I know that you're afraid that I might turn away from you
C Ab
C Am Em F
The waves are ebbing and flowing
C Am Em F
All the thousand stars will one day stop glowing
Am Em F Fm C
The universe is waiting for just another transformation
[Chorus]
Ab Fm Cm
This is the answer I am giving you
Ab Fm Cm Ab
I am honest when I say that I love you, but
C F
It doesn't matter
C F
It doesn't matter
C F Fm C Ab
If I should ever turn away from you
C Ab
[Verse 2]
C Am Em F
I've seen blood on hands of an innocent nation
C Am Em F
I've seen endless war and endless desperation
Am Em F
Professors are patiently observing
Fm C
just another generation.
[Chorus]
Ab Fm Cm
This is the answer I am giving you
Ab Fm Cm Ab
I am honest when I say that I love you, but
C F
It doesn't matter
C F
It doesn't matter
C F Fm C Am
If I should ever turn away from you
[Outro]
Em F C Am Em F
C Am Em F Fm
C Am Em
C Fm F
How to play Dear John
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 E. 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.