Donkey Jaw - America

Donkey Jaw

View chords used in this chart
This is my shortened,simplified,acoustic version of this song.
To play along to the record you will need to play more chords over the intro,
guitar lead break and outro music.
 
Intro = Em D Em D Em D Em
 
verse 1
Em
Ah get behind me Satan quit ravishing the land
Cmaj7 D
Does it take the children to make you understand
 
Em D Em D Em D Em D Em
 
verse 2
Em
Ah all across the nation people don't understand
Cmaj7 D
Does it take the children to make a better land
 
Em D Em D Em D Em D Em
 
verse 3
Em Cmaj7
Then get behind me Satan quit ravishing the land
 
C Bm C Bm C Bm C Bm C Bm C Bm
 
Outro
C Bm
Does it take the children to make you understand
C Bm
Does it take the children to make a better land
 
C Bm C Bm C Bm C Bm
 
Em D Em D Em D Em D Em D C Em D C Em D C Em D C Em

How to play Donkey Jaw

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 Em. 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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