The Band - Jawbone: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Jawbone" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.
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Learn Jawbone Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Band
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Jawbone" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
E B7 A E Oh, Jawbone, when did you first go wrong? F# B7 A E Oh, Jawbone, where is it you belong? D G B7 Three time loser, you'll never learn Em C A Lay down your tools before you burn D G B7 Ya keep on runnin' and hidin' your face Em C A B7 Spreadin' your heat all over the place Chorus: E C#m A I'm a thief and I dig it E C#m A I'm up on a beef, I'm gonna rig it E C#m A I'm a thief and I dig it Oh, Jawbone, why don't ya sit and moan? Oh, Jawbone, you know that it's stone for stone Sneak through the night up on your toes To look in your eye, it never shows Your name up on the post office wall Puts you on edge 'cause they wrote it too small! Chorus Oh, Jawbone, revenge stays on your mind Oh, Jawbone, you been doin' too much time Pull off a job with an inside man Who needs the cash and likes your plan Then you will know just who to thank When ya land right back in the tank! Chorus Oh, Jawbone, why dont'cha go on home? Oh, Jawbone, where is it you belong? Boostin' and goin' out on the lam Ya know that you'll steal anything that you can Temptation stands just behind that door So what you wanna go and open it for? Chorus You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C  C#m  D  E  Em  F#  G  B7  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 "Jawbone" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Jawbone" by The Band.