Joni Was Right
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verse 1:
C
I thought gardens were amusement parks
Spider webs were works of art
F C
And war was just another game we played
Time just sent me off to bed
Love was just a word we said
F C
I thought someone would always keep me safe
G C
And that I might become an astronaut some day
[Refrão]F Am G C
But growing up is falling down and landing safely on the ground
F Am C
Waking up in the dead of night
G F
Thinking "oh my God
C F G Am
Joni was right"
F G Am
F G C
verse 2:
C
Between the downfalls and the deepest fears
Lessons learned the hardest ways
F C
I hoped that there was something left to save
So I went back to try and find
The innocence I left behind
G C
And realized my paradise was paved
[Refrão]F Am G C
But growing up is falling down and landing safely on the ground
F Am C
Waking up in the dead of night
G F
Thinking "oh my God
C F G Am
Joni was right"
F G Am
F G C
Bridge:
Am G
The cost of being wild and free
Am G/B C
The endless possibilities
Am G
The open road in front of me
Am G/B C F
It's harder than I thought it'd be
[Refrão] Am G C
But growing up is falling down and landing safely on the ground
F Am C
Waking up in the dead of night
G F
Thinking "oh my God
C F G Am
Joni was right"
F G Am
F G C
How to play Joni Was Right
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 C. 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.