I'm Jealous
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[Intro ]- G
(verse 1)
G
If I were the moon, I could catch your eye
Em7
I'm jealous of the moon
G
If I were the wind, I would make you fly,
Em7 D C - D - C
I'm jealous of that too, oh n-yea
(verse 2)
G
I wish I were the sun shining
Em7 G Em7
on your face, caressing like a lover
G Em7
I would wrap you in a warm embrace
G Em7
we'd be holdin' one another
G - Em7
(I'm jealous of the sun)
G - Em7
I'm jealous of the sun
G - Em7
(Jealous of the sun) Oh,
G - Em7
I'm jealous of the sun
(Chorus)
D
Oh, I don't wanna share you with nothing else
Em7
I gotta have you to myself
D
Oh, I can't help it, I'm so in love
Em7 D
I just can't get you close enough, no
G A7sus4 G/B C
When the sun's on your skin
D G A7sus4 G/B C
I can't hold it in
D G A7sus4 G/B C
And I know it's a sin
but I'm jealous of the sun
(verse 3)
I wish I were the rain runnin' down your neck
and drippin' from your fingers
Then I could be the drops rollin' off your back
I'd love to let it linger
(Jealous of the rain) Oh,
I'm jealous of the rain
(Chorus)
D
Oh, I don't wanna share you with nothing else
Em7
I gotta have you to myself
D
Oh, I can't help it, I'm so in love
Em7 D
I just can't get you close enough, no
G A7sus4 G/B C
When it rains on your face
D G A7sus4 G/B C
I al--most can taste
D G A7sus4 G/B C
Your bea--u--ty, your grace
I'm jealous of the rain
{Lead - D - C - D - C - Em7 - G - Em7 - C - Em7 - Am7 - D
(Chorus)
G A7sus4 G/B C
When the wind's in your hair
D G A7sus4 G/B C
the way it blows through the air
D G A7sus4 G/B C
Oh, it's seems so un--fair, yeah
D G A7sus4 G/B C
When the moon's in your eyes
D G A7sus4 G/B C
you seem to light up the skies, yeah
D G A7sus4 G/B C
And I re-----a----lize
I'm even jealous of the moon
How to play I'm Jealous
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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.