January
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Intro G Eb F G Eb F (2x)
Verse 1
G C/G
must have been the right month
Eb Bb/F F
must have been a good time
C Em7 F G
must have counted every cloud in the sky that night
Eb F G
Every single glass of wine
Verse 2
G C/G
must have learned some home truths
Eb F
sitting in that cool grass
C Em7 F G
must have counted every blade in that emerald field
Eb F C
Every shooting star that passed
Bridge
F Eb C
Should have had a talk with god
F Eb C
Sitting in the great unknown
F Cm/Eb Bb/D
Watching all the lovers in the world get together
Dm7 G7
Sitting in heaven all alone
[Refrão] Cm7 Bb
And we were love's knot after summer
F C
Tied together in the dead of winter
Cm7/Eb F C
Wrapped up with spring fever in the air
Cm7 Bb
Bound together in the autumn
F C
Every month means a little something
D Ab Bb C
But january is the month that cares
instrumental
G Eb F G Eb F
Verse 3
G C/G
must have kissed you 'till i hurt you
Eb F
must have been a wild night
C Em7 F G
must have rolled in the ashes at the break of day
Eb F G
Rag dolls in the morning light
Verse 4
G C/G
must have found a secret place
Eb F
hiding in our own world
C Em7 F G
must have counted every smile on your sweet, sweet lips
Eb F C
Every single sound we heard
Bridge
F Eb C
Should have had a talk with god
F Eb C
Sitting in the great unknown
F Cm/Eb Bb/D
Watching all the lovers in the world get together
Dm7 G7
Sitting in heaven all alone
[Refrão] Cm7 Bb
And we were love's knot after summer
F C
Tied together in the dead of winter
Cm7/Eb F C
Wrapped up with spring fever in the air
Cm7 Bb
Bound together in the autumn
F C
Every month means a little something
D Ab Bb C
But january is the month that cares
D Ab Bb C
January is the month that cares
instrumental
G Eb F G Eb F
D Ab Bb C
G Eb F G Eb F
D Ab Bb C
G Eb F G Eb F
D Ab Bb C
fade out...
How to play January
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 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.