Mystery Jack
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[INTRO ]
G \ 2x
Bb C /
verse 1
G Bb C
I am my mother's son
G Bb C
I'll keep doing till the job gets done
G
I wasn't kid for free
G Bb C
I won't see you next to me
Chorus
F C
'cause I, oh I
F Bb C G
I, oh I hope I don't wake up
verse 2
G Bb C
Give them a lonely soul
G Bb C
I've got no friends on this world
G Bb C
And I'm a mystery jack
G Bb C
The lines on my hands tell me I'm on track
Chorus
F C
This time I will die
F Bb C G
I, oh I hope I don't wake up
RIFF
G \ 3x
Bb C /
GUITAR SOLO
F
C
F
Bb C
G \ 4x
Bb C /
Chorus
F C
I, oh I
F Bb C G
I, oh I hope I don't wake up
Bb C G
I hope I don't wake up
Bb C G
I hope I don't wake up
Bb C G
I hope I don't wake up
End on G
How to play Mystery Jack
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 G. 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.