Jimmys Queen
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[Verso 1]
C G Am F
Have you seen on the silver screen
Em G
The latest motion picture with James Dean
C G Am F
Oh I don't mean it lightly boys, Lord, he was so sightly boys
C G C
I wished I was the girl in the kissing scene
[Verso 2]
C G Am F
Well hot damn as I understand
Em G
Oh if Jimmy Dean ain't an unmarried man
C G Am F
Now don't think I'm dreaming boys got a mind for scheming boys
C G C
Gather round and listen to my plan
[Refrão]
F G E Am C/G F
In my best Red dress I am California bound
C F C F F G G
Oh I will be Mrs Dean I will be Jimmy's Queen
Interlude
| C | Am F | Em | G |
| C | Am F | C G | C |
[Verso 3]
C G Am F
In Tinseltown we'll ask around
Em G
Yes we'll find out where the party's going down
C {Am} {F}
I'll get dressed up like Monroe, lipstick, bangs, the whole damn show
C G C C7
J.D. will be drooling like a hound
[Refrão]
F G E Am C/G F
He'll glance as I dance to the California sound
C F C F F G G
Oh I will be Mrs Dean, I will be Jimmy's Queen
Interlude
| C | Am F | Em | G |
| C | Am F | C G | C |
[Verso 4]
C Am F
In the Morecambo bar I'll turn on the charm
Em G
Laughing loudly as I gently touch his arm
C
Oh and when he leans in for the kiss
{Am} {F}
I'll say no, I'm not having this
C G C
You want the hen, you've gotta buy the farm
[Refrão]
F G E Am C/G F
That king will produce a ring I'll be California crowned
C F C F F G G
Oh I will be Mrs Dean, I will be Jimmy's Queen
Interlude
| C | Am F | Em | G |
| C | Am F | C G | C |
[Verso 5] (Reprise)
C G Am F
Have you seen on the silver screen
Em G
The latest motion picture with James Dean
C G Am F
Oh I don't mean it lightly boys, Lord, he was so sightly boys
C G {C} {G} {C}
I wished I was the girl in the kissing scene
How to play Jimmys Queen
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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.