James
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Intro
Bb
Eb
[Verso 1]
Bb
Hey James, youre a real good friend
Eb
You know everything that's happened to me, and hasnt happened yet
Bb
And I don't know why I let your voice inside my head
Eb
But when other things get up inside there, I'm further off the ledge
[Refrão]
Cm Eb Bb
And I know that you could barely keep your head up from underneath
Cm Eb Bb
And I know that sometimes it feels like cleaning sand up off the beach
Cm
And its raining
Eb
And its cold
[Pós-Refrão]
Bb
Eb Bb
But you somehow said it all
Eb Bb
Placing needle in your song
Eb Bb
Oh oh, somehow said it all
Eb
[Verso 2] (palm mute)
Bb Eb
You always knew what I wanted
Bb Eb
Carolina, I guess you told me what I wanted
Bb Eb
And I sit here in the canyon, and I swear it sounds the same
Bb Eb
And now I'm sitting at the same country store that still whispers your name
[Verso 3] (open chords)
Bb Eb
And I feel like Im talking to you when I'm writing all these songs
Bb Eb
Like its just a conversation, just you passing it along
[Refrão]
Cm Eb Bb
And mine will never sound like yours
Cm Eb Bb
Yeah I guess they'll sound like me
Cm Eb Bb
But thats enough to get me out my bed and on my feet
Cm Eb Bb
Hey James, you're a real good friend to me
[Pós-Refrão]
Eb
Yeah, yeah
Bb
Oh, oh
Eb
Yeah, yeah
Bb
Woo!
How to play James
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.