Maggie Rogers - James: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "James" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

G
Too young, too thoughtless," I said to myself
        C
With idealistic visions all perched on the shelf
                D                               C
'cause I'm still hoping, waiting for you to come
home.

May your snow capped mountains carry you far
May they stand as protectors wherever you are
May you stay safe and happy all of your days

Chorus:
    G
Oh James
    C
Oh James

Maybe you're in love or hung up on another
Maybe you found a far prettier lover
Maybe you'll paint her a picture
like you did for me

You color your world with that Neverland smile
But it goes dark in pieces every once in a while
And on my birthday, I told you,
"Don't worry, there'll be other days"

Chorus - x2

I'll always be happy if you choose to call
Or write me a letter saying all that you saw
And how things have changed since
our days there on Noxontown Pond

No, don't be a stranger, no, don't go too far
And though you love places that have lots of stars
Just know in the city,
you'll always have a place to stay

Chorus:
Oh, James
Oh, James
Oh, James
Oh, James
Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, James
Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, James

Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "James" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "James" by Maggie Rogers.