Jonesin
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: F#Capotraste:
4th traste
JONESIN'
As recorded by Elvie Shane
(2023 release)
Capo 4th fret
[Intro]
A G D A G
D
[Verse 1]
A
This stray is prayin’
G
For some hair of the dog
D
Too early in the a.m. to take him for a walk
A
Same old thing,
G
Day in and day out
D A
I’m racin’ and chasin’ some feelin’ I’m cravin’
[Pre-Chorus]
A G
I try, I try to keep me satisfied
D
But my hell is too high and my heaven’s too high
[Chorus]
A
Jonesin’
G
Like it’s what I’m born to do
D
Always wantin’
D
Somethin’ more, somethin’ new
A
More money in my pocket,
G
More peace in my bones
D
I think if I had everything that I want
A G
I’d still be jonesin’,
D
I’d still be jonesin’
[Verse 2]
A
I’m always speedin’
G
Right toward the edge
D
As soon as I get there,
D
I’m lookin’ for what’s next
A G
Everything that’s killin’ me
D
Is somethin’ I love,
D
is somethin’ I need
[Chorus]
A
And I keep jonesin’
G
Like it’s what I’m born to do
D
Always wantin’
D
Somethin’ more, somethin’ new
A
More money in my pocket,
G
More peace in my bones
D
I think if I had everything that I want
G A
I’d still be jonesin’,
D G
I’d still be jonesin’
[Bridge]
A G
I try, I try to keep me satisfied
D F
But my hell is too high and my heaven’s too high
[Chorus]
A
I’m jonesin’
G
Like it’s what I’m born to do
D
Always wantin’
D
Somethin’ more, somethin’ new
A
More money in my pocket,
G
More peace in my bones
D
I think if I had everything that I want
A G
I’d still be jonesin’,
D
I’d still be jonesin’
[Outro]
A G D A G D
How to play Jonesin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.