Johnny N June
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Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G
Cinnamon ZYN on a 4Runner drive
Em Bm
He smoked on the back porch while I drank cheap wine
C
He'd dare me to run out when that thunderstorm rolled in
D
I still taste that summer rain on his lips
[Pré-Refrão]
Cmaj7
Like sand in a suitcase, it stuck with me
D
I guess time doesn't really fix everything
[Refrão]
Cmaj7 G
I kissed a friend in February, said he saw us gettin' married
Em D
So I ran away the way I always do
Cmaj7 G
Met a mama's boy in August, yeah, but if I'm bein' honest
Em D
My mind the whole time just went back to
G
Johnny 'n June
[Verso 2]
G
Thought I'd be good by the end of July
Em Bm
Then September came and I still wasn't fine
C
We never were official, I think that makes it worse
D
I can't help but feel like it's kinda pathetic
Cmaj7 D
November, December, still couldn't forget it
[Refrão]
Cmaj7 G
I kissed a friend in February, said he saw us gettin' married
Em D
So I ran away the way I always do
Cmaj7 G
Met a mama's boy in August, yeah, but if I'm bein' honest
Em D
My mind the whole time just went back to
G
Johnny 'n June
[Ponte]
D/F#
Under the moon
Em G/B
Sayin' we don't, knowin' we do
C G/B
His green eyes burnin' in the rearview
C D
Think I loved him way too soon
Instrumental
G D/F# Em7 G/B
C G/B C D
[Refrão]
Cmaj7 G
I kissed a friend in February, said he saw us gettin' married
Em D
So I ran away the way I always do
Cmaj7 G
Met a mama's boy in August, yeah, but if I'm bein' honest
Em D
My mind the whole time just went back to
G
Johnny 'n June
Outro
D/F#
Why did it end?
Em G/B
Will I ever feel that again?
C G/B
They say lightnin' don't strike twice
C D
I'll be lookin' my whole life
C G D
For somethin' that makes me feel alive like
G
Johnny 'n June
G
Yeah, Johnny 'n June
How to play Johnny N June
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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.