Jenny Jack And Johnny
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Intro:
G C Em D F C G (slow)
G C
Here's the story of Jackie and Johnny, they were closer than Irish twins
D C
No they werent blood brothers, but they surely were next of kin
G C
You knew if you had to fight one, you were gonna get both of them
D C
Only a fool would be so cool, to make that mistake again
G C
One hot, August night, you could feel a breeze blow in
D C
Into town moved Jenny, long legs and 5 ft 10
G C
Her eyes could touch your soul, her body was built for sin
D C G
Good old Jackie and Johnny, theyd never be the same again
G C Em D F C G
G C
Jenny buys her own drinks, Beam and anything did the trick
D C
She knew the bands on her shirts, she could sing the lyrics to kick
G C
Jenny winked at Johnny, on her way to the jukebox
D C
Johnnys pool game suffered, he missed his next three shots
G C
She played an hour of songs, nothin slow and and nothin too fast
D C
On her strut back to the bar, she patted Jackies ass
G C
Tension filled the pool hall air, ya better fill your glass
D C G (walk down)
A hell storm was a brewin, one that would not pass
[Refrão]
Em Am
Put your feelings away, therell be another day
F C G
A woman for both of you, a different game to play
Em Am
Cant let this sirens song, be the one thats done you wrong
F C G
The stubbornness of young men can't be fixed with a song
G C
Jackie chest bumped Johnny, Johnny returned a cue to the head
D C
A voice from back room yelled, Somebody's gonna end up dead
G C
They busted through the front door, It spilled into the street
D C
Heavy punches and dirty blows, neither would accept defeat
G C
The police came to break it up, Jenny took a sip of her drink
D C
Bloodthirsty cheers rose from the crowd, as brotherhood was on the brink
G C
Air full of pepper spray as they headed to the clink
D C G
Jennys job was done, she made two men crazy with her evil wink
G C Em D F C G (walk down)
[Refrão]
Em Am
Put your feelings away, therell be another day
F C G
A woman for both of you, a different game to play
Em Am
Cant let this sirens song, be the one thats done you wrong
F C G
The stubbornness of young men can't be fixed with a song
F C G
The stubbornness of young men can't be fixed with a song
F C G C G
No, the stubbornness of young men can't be fixed with a song
How to play Jenny Jack And Johnny
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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.