Jimmy
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Tabbed for the live version
Capo on 2nd fret
C G D Em
Seven and twenty, years are plenty
C G D
I'm never growing old
C G D Em C D G
If I Die like I've been living, I?ll barely die at all
C G D Em
Jimmy said our loves gonna last forever
C G D G
I haven?t loved Jimmy in a long long time
C G D Em
Well I check my vitals ?cos I don't feel nothing
C D Em C D G
my body was made to die, I guess my heart finally flat lined
C G D Em
Give me back my life ?cause I'm still bleeding
C G D
Give me back the holy ghost
C G D Em
Give me back the girl that Jimmy?s needing
C D G D Em G D
Just give me back my rock and roll
C G D Em
I feel like a mama who can't hold her baby
C G D
Feel like a king without a crown
C G D Em
Feel like a hero that once was a hero
C D G
But the good work dragged him down
C G D Em
Jimmy always asked me ?what?s the matter?
C G D G
I wish I knew myself
C G D Em
I'm gonna lay down and call him in the morning
C D G
After I've figured it out
C G D Em
Give me back my life ?cause I'm still bleeding
C G D
Give me back the holy ghost
C G D Em
Give me back the girl that Jimmy?s needing
C D G
Just give me back my rock and roll
D Em G D C G D G Em G D
C G D Em
Seven and twenty, years are plenty
C G D
I sure am growing cold
C G D Em C D G
?Cos If I cry like I've been laughing, I?ll barely cry at all
C G D Em C G D C G D Em
C D G
I guess my heart finally fell in line
C G D Em
Give me back my life ?cause I'm still bleeding
C G D
Give me back the holy ghost
C G D Em
Give me back the girl that I've been needing
C D G
Just give me back my rock and roll
C G D Em C G D C G D Em C D G
How to play Jimmy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.