Jonathan
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Intro: B Abm E B (2x)
verse 1
B Abm
John, listen up, I'm a wreck, I'm a mess
E
This is not the effect of a loss or a vex
B
this is you
verse 2
B Abm
Hand me the key to your door
n.c.
Give me one solid lead
E B
Give me four years to climb the stairs and pine
REFRAIN
Dbm
John, it's time
Abm
Let me be the moon you shine
Dbm
Let me be the honest home where you can rest your tired mind
Instrumental
B Abm E B
verse 3
B Abm
You know me; knew, knew me well
E B
When I was just a girl only nineteen, twisted in my head
verse 4
B Abm
So don't try and tell me to hell(?)
n.c.
This is not how you help
E
You don't know me now
OUTRO
B
And anyway I said,
Dbm
Don't get tired
Abm
Honey, I won't keep you long
Dbm Dbm B
I was just calling up to find out if you're still in town
How to play Jonathan
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.