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Brother John

Bread, Love and Dreams

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Brother John by Bread, Love and Dreams in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Each Verse Start With A Fm Chord Then Move The Bass Note To D#, D, C#, C.
After That, Play A C# Chord And Then Move The Bass Note To C, B.
Verses Ends With A Bb Chord.

Intro
Am Am7/G F#m7(b5) Fmaj7 Am/E
F Fmaj7/E F7/D# D7 D

Verse 1
AmBrotherAm7/G John,F#m7(b5) You Have WoFmaj7rked Your Fingers Am/ETo The Bone
FPlanting The Seeds OFmaj7/Ef Wisdom And Truth
F7/D#Along With The Orange BlD7ossoms Trees You've DGrown

Verse 2
AmBrotherAm7/G John,F#m7(b5) Standing BFmaj7y The Sunday CAm/Ehapel Door
FWatching The Dust OFmaj7/Ef Many Sad Pilgrims
F7/D#Scattering Into The GD7lare Of The EveningD Sun

Bridge 1
GHe Hears The Gentle Voices CSigh
GHe Hears Alone And WondersC6 WhCmaj7/By        Am​

Verse 3
AmBrotherAm7/G John,F#m7(b5) The Monks HFmaj7ave Sung Their RevAm/Eered Songs For You
FCasting The Grains Fmaj7/EOf Summer Remains
F7/D#Holding The Candles DownD7 To Your Lonely TombD​

Verse 4
AmBrotherAm7/G John,F#m7(b5) The Mission BeFmaj7lls Have Rung Their FAm/Einal Rhyme
FBorn On The Wind OfFmaj7/E Phantom Is Changes
F7/D#Echoes Across The EmD7ptiness Of Your DLife

Bridge 2
A7The River Makes Its Endless SigDhing
F#mPeople Born And People DyiC#ng
DVoices Laugh And Voices LAying
BmStill The Solemn Pageant Moves AlAong

Verse 5
AmBrotherAm7/G John,F#m7(b5) Weeds Have GrFmaj7own Across Your AnAm/Ecient Grave
FThe Pilgrims Grave Without The AmMemory
FOur Fathers' Souls You Tried To AmSave
AmBrotherAm7/G John F#m7(b5)         Fmaj7      Am/E     Am​
Also available in: Fm (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Brother John?

The chords for Brother John are: Am, Am7/G, F#m7(b5), Fmaj7, Am/E, F, Fmaj7/E, F7/D#, D7, D, G, C

What is the original key of Brother John?

The original key is Fm.

What is the difficulty of playing Brother John?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Brother John in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Brother John be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Brother John on ukulele?

Chord Brother John can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Brother John?

Brother John uses 12 chords: Am, Am7/G, F#m7(b5), Fmaj7, Am/E, F, Fmaj7/E, F7/D#, D7, D, G, C

What is the easiest way to play Brother John?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Brother John released in?

Brother John was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Brother John?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Brother John to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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