Grapefruit Juicy Fruit
View chords used in this chart
E --------------------|----------------|-----------------
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B
----4---5---------6-|---5---4---3----|-4---5---------6-|---5---4---3----|
G
--------------0-----|----------------|-----------0-----|----------------|
D
--------------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------|
A ----2---3---3---3---|-3---3---3---3--|-2---3---3---3---|-3---3---3---
3--|
E --------------------|----------------|-----------------
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Beat o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
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1st Ending
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Strum G chord Strum C chord
E ----
2---3-----------|----------------|-----------------|----------------:|
B
--------------0-h1--|-0--------------|---------------1-|-----1----------:|
G --------------0-----|-0--------------|---------------0-|
h2--0----------:|
D --------------0-h2--|-0-
-------------|-----------------|----------------:|
A
--------------------|----------------|-----------------|-----------0-h2-:|
E
----2---3---3-------|----------------|-----------------|---------3------:|
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
2nd ending (strummed): C C7
CHORUS
Dm G Cmaj7
And oh it gets so damn lonely
Dm G Cmaj7
when you're on a plane alone
Dm G Cmaj7
And if I had the money honey I'd strap you in beside me
D7 G (tacet)
And never ever leave you leave you at home all alone and cryin'
Here's the lick on "all alone and cryin'":
E -----3-h5-3---6---3-h5-3-----------
B ---5-------------------------------
G -----------------------------------
D -----------------------------------
A -----------------------------------
E -----------------------------------
Verses (sing with the tabbed stuff)
Grapefruit
A bathin' suit
Chew a little juicy fruit
Wash away the night
Drive-in
You guzzle gin
Commit a little mortal sin
It's good for the soul
(chorus)
Ten speed
No need
My pickup gets me where I please
Chuggin' down the street
But I'll be leavin'
In a little while
So close your eyes and I'll
I'll be back real soon
(chorus)
Thanks to Mike Hall, from whom I copped the lyrics.
How to play Grapefruit Juicy Fruit
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.