Jump They Say - David Bowie

Jump They Say

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Intro C Bb C Bb
C Bb C Bb
 
C Bb
When comes the shaking man
C Bb
A nation in his eyes
C Bb
Striped with blood and emblazed tattoo
C Bb
Streaking cathedral spire
 
C
They say
Bb
He has no brain
C
They say
Bb
He has no mood
 
C
They say
Bb
He was born again
C
They say
Bb
Look at him climb
 
Dm9 F Gm C
They say 'Jump'
Dm9 F Gm C
They say 'Jump'
 
( C Bb C Bb )
( C Bb C Bb )
 
C
They say
Bb
He has two gods
C
They say
 
Bb
He has no fear
C
They say
Bb
He has no eyes
C
They say
Bb
He has no mouth
 
Bb C
They say hey that's really something
Bb C
They feel he should get some time
Bb C
I say he should watch his ass
Bb C
My friend don't listen to the crowd
 
Dm9 F Gm C
They say 'Jump'
Dm9 F Gm C
They say 'Jump'
Dm9 F
They say 'Jump'
 
Gm C
Got to believe somebody
Dm9 F
They say 'Jump'
Gm C
Got to believe

How to play Jump They Say

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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.

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