Jamaicas Away
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Intro: Dmaj7 C#m7 Cmaj7 Bmaj7 (3x)
Bmaj7 G#m
Jamaica's away, away from the land that i am livin'
C#m7
Away from the beach that got me goin'
F#7
Away from the sound that came out within
Bmaj7 G#m
Jamaica's away, and my love is somewhere between
C#m7
To seek love is never comin'
F#7
And the music really got me missin
Chorus
Bmaj7 G#m
Why.... why do i love the music
C#m7
why does it made it dancin'
F#7
once it turns once it plays and my feet start to sway
Bmaj7 G#m
why.... why people think i'm crazy
C#m7
why do they say i'm losin' my way
F#7
it got me good got my mood not forgetting my root
Dmaj7 C#m7 Cmaj7 Bmaj7
oh... it's in... my... ear...
Dmaj7 C#m7 Cmaj7 Bmaj7
oh...it's all.. that i... hear...
Rapp
Bmaj7
Listen to the raindrops falling from the top
G#m
my heart are still with the jamaica's appeal.
C#m7
so calling reggae music the beat is in my hand
F#7
my soul flyin' up instead....
Bmaj7
As I walk in the road I remember what they told me,
G#m
the song i singin' and the rhythm i swingin',
C#m7
people are praying for the gold were stolen,
F#7
but happy for what we're leavin'
Chorus
Bmaj7 G#m
Why.... why do i love the music
C#m7
why does it made it dancin'
F#7
once it turns once it plays and my feet start to sway
Bmaj7 G#m
why.... why people think i'm crazy
C#m7
why do they say i'm losin' my way
F#7
it got me good got my mood not forgetting my root
Dmaj7 C#m7 Cmaj7 Bmaj7
oh... it's in... my... ear...
Dmaj7 C#m7 Cmaj7 Bmaj7
oh...it's all.. that i... hear...
Interlude Bmaj7 G#m C#m7 F#7 (2x)
Chorus
Bmaj7 G#m
Why.... why do i love the music
C#m7
why does it made it dancin'
F#7
once it turns once it plays and my feet start to sway
Bmaj7 G#m
why.... why people think i'm crazy
C#m7
why do they say i'm losin' my way
F#7
it got me good got my mood not forgetting my root
Bmaj7
Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
G#m
Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
C#m7
Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
F#7
Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
Bmaj7
Oh Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
G#m
Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
C#m7
Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
F#7
Jamaica's Away Jamaica's Away
Bmaj7
Jamaica's Away
How to play Jamaicas Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dmaj7. 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.