Jeannie Marie You Were A Lady
View chords used in this chart
Intro G D A
verse 1
A D G A
Jeanie there’s a story they’re telling about you
A D G A
Are you really doing the things they say you do
G D A
Jeanie they say when I’m not around
G D E
You take off your ring and go to town
N.C.
Looking for a good time
A G
Jeanie Marie you were a lady
D A
You were a lady when I married you
A G
Jeanie Marie you were a lady
D A
You were a lady and I knew you
E D
I remember thinking just this morning when we kissed goodbye
N.C. A
You were a lady
Instrumental
G D A B A E B
verse 2
B A E B
Jeanie are you really the lady that I see
B A E B
Or are you something different than you appear to be
A E B
I won’t stop believing in you now
A E F#
Jeanie if you only tell me how
N.C.
Do the men all know you?
B A
Jeanie Marie you were a lady
E B
You were a lady when I married you
B A
Jeanie Marie you were a lady
E B
You were a lady and I knew you
F# E
I remember thinking just this morning when we kissed goodbye
N.C. B A E B
You were a lady
B A
Jeanie Marie you were a lady
E B
You were a lady when I married you
How to play Jeannie Marie You Were A Lady
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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.