Holy Johnny
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G
My mate Jonny is a looker
His habit is a one night stand
C
He used to walk the streets in the usual way
D
Oh what a pretty man
G
My mate Jonny is a lover
Fell for the girl next door
C D
She said "Jonny I can't be with you,you're pretty but you're also a bore"
G C
Finding love is not so easy
Am D
Cos people thought that he was too peculiar
G C
So what was left for poor old Jonny
Am G D
At least he found out that Jesus loves ya
G C
Holy,Well he once was a whore
D G
And he's a priest now twenty four
G
Cos he's Holy
C
What he wanted the most
D G
Now he's left with Holy Ghost
Am D G
I prayed for Jonny, but now Jonny prays for me x2
G
My mate Jonny is a preacher
As Holy as they come
C
He says"Follow the Lord and the Lord'll be good"
D
And he even started calling me son
G F Am
But God was good for poor old Jonny
D D
He lived his life behind walls of religion
G F C
But what was left was not so funny
Am D
Cos I lost my friend to this new found position
G C
Holy,Well he once was a whore
Am D G
and he's a priest now twenty four
G C
What he wanted most
D G
Now he's left with the Holy Ghost
Am D G
I prayed for Jonny and now Jonny prays for me (3x)
How to play Holy Johnny
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.