Joke
View chords used in this chart
B ---------------------|--------------------- || Also you can play
this
G ------------------p--|---------------------.|| over the first two
D -----------------2-0-|-2---------0---------.|| lines of the verse
A -3---------3--------3|--------------------- || -twice per line of
vox)
E ---------------------|--------------------- ||
beats ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
C G C G
D'you hear the one about the one you're now without, did it make you
smile?
D'you hear the one about the one you filled with doubt, was it worth your
while?
Am D Am D
The way you kick a life around, deserving to be underground.
[Chorus] :
C G C G
What is this? Explain. Joke is this some kind of joke.
C G G
Joke, I'm laughing, I'm laughing,
C G C G
I'm lau-ghing I'm la-ughing
C G C G
D'you hear the one about the one who fell from space
One minute in the stars, next minute lying on her face.
Am D Am D
She says 'I don't know what to be', and 'does she look younger than me?'
[Chorus]
[Bridge]:
Am G/B Am D C
For a tumble and something to do at night, you kick a life a round o- ooh
For a fumble with someone you know at sight . . .
Am G C G C
G
. . . D'you hear the one about the one you're now without?
Am D Am D
She says 'I don't know what to be', and 'does she look younger than me?'
And 'does my make up look alright, can you tell that I've been up all night?'
[Chorus] x 2
end on a C
All chords are standard (open) shapes, G/B is x20003.
Comments, improvements etc. are welcome.
Nic
Nic.Boulton@mercury.co.uk
How to play Joke
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.