Jack & Coke
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Intro: C E D G (2x)
C
this is the start of the end of my life
Bb C
the questions I have will only be solved with time
but I won't wait quietly
E Bb G
I have a lot of other things to do
C Bb
everybody's growing up around me
A
but I ain't got no patience so
G
let's have another Jack and Coke
C Bb
I'm at the center of a story
A
but I've still got some time to grow
G
so crack another Jack and Coke
C E D G (2x)
C
I try to act like a grownup I find
Bb
it doesn't sit right
C
even though I'm past my prime
tinkled on the piano
E Bb G
not as good as I would like to be
C Bb
everybody's growing up around me
A
but I ain't got no patience so
G
let's have another Jack and Coke
C Bb
I'm at the center of a story
A
but I've still got some time to grow
G
so crack another Jack and Coke
C E D G (2x)
C
I'm gonna flicker from person to place
Bb C
until I can get what I need
C
I'm gonna flicker from person to place
Bb C
until I can get what I need (because I'm a wanderer)
C
I'm gonna flicker from person to place
Bb C
until I can get what I need (because I'm a wanderer)
C
I'm gonna flicker from person to place
Bb C
until I can get what I need
because I'm a wanderer
E Bb G
and a wanderer I'll always be
C Bb
everybody's growing up around me
A
but I ain't got no patience so
G
let's have another Jack and Coke
C Bb
I'm at the center of a story
A
but I've still got some time to grow
G
so crack another Jack and Coke (let's crack a Jack and Coke)
C E D G (2x) C
How to play Jack & Coke
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.