The Band - Move To Japan: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Move To Japan" 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.

Learn Move To Japan 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 "Move To Japan" smoothly on your guitar.

E7
Well, I'm starin' at my Sony, a-drinkin' Kirun beer
I had a nickel in my pocket when it all came clear
I hopped into my Honda, it's a little bitty car
And I'm drivin' down to meet you at the Sushi Bar
But don't tell me I'm crazy until you hear my plan
I'm gonna buy two tickets and move to Japan

Chorus:
           G    A  E7
I'm gonna move to Japan
           G    A  E7
I'm gonna move to Japan

So if you've got no job and runnin' out of dough
And they moved the factory down to Mexico
Just pack your bags and don't forget your Kimona
And you'll be followin' me, honey, all the way to Yokohama

Chorus

                   C D
Tokyo's got the neon
I put a pot of green tea on
Akira Kurosawa
Sapporo Okinawa
Girls with almond eyes
Eatin' seaweed and rice
It's the land of tradition
           E7
But I'm a man on a mission

E7
When we get to Japan we're gonna do our part
We're gonna love Japan with all of our heart

From the unemployment line I see lots to be done
And they're taking all hands in the land of the risin' sun
And I love my mom and my apple pie
But sayonara Uncle Sam, hello Samurai

Chorus:
We're gonna move to Japan
We're gonna move to Japan
We're gonna move to Japan
Hey, we're gonna move to Japan
     E7
The home of the working man

It's rolling

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

E7

Guitar chord E7

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 "Move To Japan" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Move To Japan" by The Band.

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