Song For John
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Chords]
E 0 2 2 1 0 0 note: in intro open third string hammer on the first fret
F#7/C# x 3 3 2 1 0
A 5 7 7 6 5 0
Badd11 7 9 9 8 7 0
e|-----------------|
B|--0-0-0-0-0-0-0--|
G|--4-4-3-3-2-2-1--| Turnaround when *
D|--6-6-5-5-4-4-2--|
A|--------------2--|
E|--------------0--|
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E
You're my singer lemme be your song
F#7/C# A
Celestial bodies they get along
Badd11 E *
And I just want to sing along
[Verse 2]
E *
You're my single lemme be your chart
F#7/C#
If you never make the hit parade
A
You're number one in my heart
Badd11 E *
As long as I can play a part
[Verse 3]
E *
Vegetarian by choice not by fashion
F#7/C#
It's not so much what you eat
A
As what you balance on
Badd11 E *
And watch me balance on
[Verse 4]
E *
Instrumental passage here we're playin' it now
F#7/C#
But you are not among us here
A
To play like you know how
Badd11 E *
Beg us to allow
[Verse 5]
E *
You're my singer lemme be your song
F#7/C#
No matter what you want to do
A
Let me pick along
Badd11 E *
I just want to sing along
[Verse 6]
E *
Country ladies take us by the hand
F#7/C#
Soft eyed and cotton clothed
A
Through Parrish meadowland
Badd11 E *
And John and I can be the band
[Ending]
E
How to play Song For John
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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.