Johnny Met June
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D D#9 D D#9
Got some news today from the radio man
D D#9 D D#9
He spoke the words somber and as softly as he can
Em G
The world stood still and the sky opened up
Em G
Made my way to fill up my coffee cup
D D#9
Then it occurred to me as the daylight sky shone blue
D D#9 D
Today's the day that Johnny met June
[Verse 2]
D D#9 D D#9
He waited a while he knew that he would
D D#9 D D#9
He was gonna hang around here for as long as he could
Em G
The days went by and hours idle passed
Em G
He was never sure just how long he would last
D D#9
But there's not much love in a lonely room
D D#9 D
Today's the day that Johnny met June
[Bridge]
D D#9
Hey my darlin' hey my sweet
D D#9 D D#9
I've waited on the day when I knew we would meet
D D#9
Hey my sun, hey my moon
D D#9 D
Today's the day that Johnny met June
[Verse 3]
D D#9 D D#9
Now were starting over it's the place that we are
D D#9 D D#9
You look more than pretty underneath all the stars
Em G
Love, love is a burning thing
Em G
Oh how I still love to hear you sing
D D#9 D D#9
Oh and everything we ever heard about heaven is true
D D#9 D
Today's the day that Johnny met June
D D#9 D
Today's the day that Johnny met June
How to play Johnny Met June
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.