Robert J
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Robert J by 13ghosts
Hi everyone. So this is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands that no one
ever heard of. For
that reason, I doubt many will see this, but if you're also a fan of the band, welcome,
and if you're not I
encourage you to go to your streaming platform of choice and listen to some of their
songs.
This is a relatively easy song that I transcribed myself, including the lyrics, because
no one else had. I
have a few more of their songs I'm working on and will be posting, so if you're a fan,
stay tuned.
-Tom
C C/B Am7 Am7/G
e|-0------0--------0---------0----|
B|-1------1--------1---------1----|
G|-0------0--------0---------0----|
D|-2------2--------2---------2----|
A|-3------2--------0---------x----|
E|-x------x--------x---------3----|
You can also mute the D string in the C/B chord if you prefer (I usually do)
F Am/E Dm
e|-5------5--------5---|
B|-6------5--------6---|
G|-5------5--------7---|
D|-7------7--------7---|
A|-8------7--------5---|
E|-x------x--------x---|
D7/G G7:
e|-2/7|
B|-1/6|
G|-0/0|
D|-x/x|
A|-x/x|
E|-x/x|
You're really just sliding a D7/G shape up the neck by a fourth to G7 here. Listen to
the song for timing.
[Intro]
C C/B x2
[Verse 1]
C C/B Am7
Robert j used to play
Am7/G
Till he went out of his head
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
And the bands went by so fast
C C/B Am7
Robert sang and he raged
Am7/G
And the days marched on their path
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
And when Robert looked behind him
Am Fm C C/B x2
There were those who were sad to see him go
[Verse 2]
C C/B Am7
Still he worked when he could
Am7/G
He sang those songs at heart
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
In the bars on the weeknights
C C/B Am7
There were those who rejoiced
Am7/G
That knew all of the words
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
Even when Robert didn’t
Am Fm C C/B x2
And there were those who had come to see him fail
[Verse 3]
C C/B Am7
Robert J went out one day
Am7/G
He didn’t come back home
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
Till the end of February
C C/B Am7
His fingernails were a mess
Am7/G
All the dirt and promises
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
He’d been clinging to for so long
Am Fm
Robert j went out one day…
C C/B x2
[Solo]
I leave this out when I cover it since I don't have a band. Here's the chords again:
C C/B Am7
Am7/G
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
C C/B Am7
Am7/G
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
Am Fm
C C/B x2
[Verse 4]
C C/B Am7
Robert j said to me,
Am7/G
“Man I never wanna be
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
just a guy that you used to know.”
C C/B Am7
I said, “Hey, Robert j,
Am7/G
I’ll make a deal with you:
F Am/E Dm D7/G G7
I’ll write a song about your passing.”
Am Fm
But Robert j said that’s okay…
[Outro]
C C/B x4
End on C
How to play Robert J
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 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.