Im From New Jersey
View chords used in this chart
D * D G A
and the progression for the bridge is :
C Bm A G Bm A
and then back into the verses.
so it is something like this.
(intro)
D * D G A
D
Im from New Jersey.
*
I don't expect too much.
D
If the world ended today, I would adjust.
A G
I'm from New Jersey, no I don't talk that way
I watched too much TV when I was young
I'm from New Jersey. My mom's Italian.
We've read those mafia books, we don't belong.
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and the bridge would be
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C
There are girls from New Jersey
Bm A
Who have that great big hair
G
They're found in shopping malls
Bm A
I will Take you there
(repeat intro)
Im from New Jersey. It's not like Texas.
There is no mystery, I can't pretend.
I'm from New Jersey, it's like Ohio,
But even more so. Imagine that.
(bridge #2)
I know which exit, and where I'm bound,
Tolls on the Parkway they will slow you down.
(back to main chords)
New Jersey people, they will surprise you,
Cause they're not expected to do too much.
They will try harder, they may go further,
They never think that they are good enough.
I'm from New Jersey, I don't expect too much.
If the world ended today I would adjust.
D
I would adjust
G A D
I would adjust
as for this song, i have to give credit to my friend neil who figured it
out. then he taught it to me. this was the first song i learned how to play.
Michael Dowd
The Washington Post - News Administration
dowdm@washpost.com
How to play Im From New Jersey
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 D. 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.