Johnny Cash
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Intro
Am7 Bm7 G
Am7 Bm7 G
Verse
Am7 Bm7
I need you love in every way
Am7 Gmaj7
I need your strength to make me great
Am7
I've been so wrong
Bm7 Dsus4 D
Am I too late?
[Refrão]
Am7 D
Just hold me like Johnny Cash
Gmaj7
When I lost my mother
Am7 D
Whisper in my ear
Gmaj7 Bbmaj7
Just like June Carter
C D G D/F# Em
And though I fight these tears that I hide
Am7 D C G/B Am7 G
Just hold me tight for the rest of my life
Verse
Am7 Bm7
I need your mind to understand
Am7 Gmaj7
I need your soul, it makes me a better man
Am7
With you by my side
Bm7 Dsus4 D
I'd have a chance
[Refrão]
Am7 D
Just hold me like Johnny Cash
Gmaj7
When I lost my mother
Am7 D
Whisper in my ear
Gmaj7 Bbmaj7
Just like June Carter
C D G D/F# Em
And though I fight these tears that I hide
Am7 D C G/B Am7 G
Just hold me tight for the rest of my life
Break
Am7 Gmaj7 Am7 Gmaj7
Verse
Am7
With you by my side
Bm7 Dsus4 D
I'd have a chance
[Refrão]
Am7 D
Just hold me like Johnny Cash
Gmaj7
When I lost my mother
Am7 D
Whisper in my ear
Gmaj7 Bbmaj7
Just like June Carter
C D G D/F# Em
And though I fight these tears that I hide
Am7 D C G/B Am7 G
Just hold me tight for the rest of my life
Solo
Cm7 Dm7 G x10
Outro
Cm7 Dm7 G
Johnny Cash!
Cm7 Dm7 G
Well, well, well, well
How to play Johnny Cash
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.