Johnny
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Johnny
By: Brother Phelps
Key of G
Intro: Em, C, Em, C
Em C
She sits alone at night and waits by the phone
Em C
Hoping Johnny might call
Em C
He said he'd try to catch her later that week
Em C
Johnny set her up for the fall
D Am
She should have known better
C G Em
He never should have led her on
Em, C, Em, C
Em C
He told her all the things she wanted to hear
Em C
Stole her heart away
Em C
He talked of love that would never die
Em C
In the back seat of his Chevrolet
D Am
She gave him what he wanted
C G D
He left her all alone and blue
Chorus:
G C G D C D
Johnny (Johnny) She wants your love
G C G D C D
Johnny (Johnny) You're all she's dreaming of
G C G D C
Johnny (Johnny) You've got a lot to learn
D G D C D Em C G C
Someday Johnny you're gonna get.... burned
Bridge:
C Em
The time will come when you'll want more
C D
But you'll find the tables turned to even up the score
instrumental: D, Em, C, D
G D C D G
chorus....... at the end: gonna get b u r n e d
outro: G, D, C, D, G, D, C ; G, D, C, D, G, D, C, D, G
How to play 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.