Johnny Ray
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[Intro ]
A D
[Verso 1]
D C
On the kitchen floor by the window having a smoke
F Bb
Laughing at the afternoon telling a joke
D C
Remembering times so damn fine like yesterday
F Bb
But I'd be lying if I said I don't lie awake
D
All night long
[Verso 2]
D C
All those moments underneath the clear blue sky
F Bb
Even though you kept it going on the sly
D C
By the time we found our way across the track
F Bb
Johnny Ray'd already been to hell and back
D
Hey hey hey
[Refrão]
D D F G
Hey hey Johnny Ray what were you thinking
D F G A
Your boat wanted to float but it was sinking
{Instrumental Break}
D C F Bb
D C F Bb
[Verso 3]
D C
One time I was walking down Prytania street
F Bb
All those pretty houses with the floors that creak
D C
Heard your voice and I looked up and there you were
F Bb
Standing taller stronger than a Douglas fir
D
Hey hey hey
[Refrão]
D D F G
Hey hey Johnny Ray what were you thinking
D F G A
Your boat wanted to float but it was sinking
{Instrumental Break}
D C F Bb
D C F Bb
D
[Verso 4]
D C
I'd like to think that where you are you're doing well
F Bb
Admittedly from here it's sorta hard to tell
D C
Rest assured and I will too that fall is here
F Bb
I can't believe you had the nerve to disappear
Bb
Hey hey hey
{Out-Chorus}
D D F G
Hey hey Johnny Ray what were you thinking
D F G
Your boat wanted to float but it was sinking
D F G
Hey hey Johnny Ray what were you thinking
D F G A
Your boat wanted to float but it was sinking
How to play Johnny Ray
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.