Keepin Up With The Jonesin
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E B G A
And I said I do but I didn't have a clue how I'd miss all the whiskey and women
E A E
I tried to be true, but its all I can do, keepin' up with the jonesin
D A E
Walkdown: A G D E
Man, this hectic, domestic lifestyle takes a while to adjust
E A
She don't seem to remember that ol' rowdy rambler I was
E B G A
Cause she calls up her friends and tells them how good I been doin
E A
But the truth is that I'm goin outta my mind, keepin up with the jonesin
D A E
A G D E
I miss gettin high and stayin out all night with all my old friends
A G A E
I miss the liquor, the bartenders, the fights, the girls and the bands
D A E
It wouldn't be so damn hard if I didn't know what Im missin
A G A E
She don't understand, Im doin all that I can, keepin up with the jonesin
D A E
A G D E
During the solo:
A G A E D A E
Lord it gets so hard when I know what I'm missing
A G A E
Sometimes I give in, start over again, keepin up with the jonesin
D A E
Son, I understand, it takes a hell of a man, keepin up with the jonesin
D A E
How to play Keepin Up With The 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.