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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 C

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
Cm Cm7/A# Am7(b5) G#maj7 Cm/G
G# G#maj7/G G#7/F# F7 F

Verse 1
CmBrotherCm7/A# John, Am7(b5)You Have WoG#maj7rked Your Fingers TCm/Go The Bone
G#Planting The Seeds OfG#maj7/G Wisdom And Truth
G#7/F#Along With The Orange BloF7ssoms Trees You've GFrown

Verse 2
CmBrotherCm7/A# John, Am7(b5)Standing BG#maj7y The Sunday ChCm/Gapel Door
G#Watching The Dust OfG#maj7/G Many Sad Pilgrims
G#7/F#Scattering Into The GlF7are Of The Evening FSun

Bridge 1
A#He Hears The Gentle Voices SD#igh
A#He Hears Alone And Wonders D#6Why D#maj7/D          Cm​

Verse 3
CmBrotherCm7/A# John, Am7(b5)The Monks HG#maj7ave Sung Their ReveCm/Gred Songs For You
G#Casting The Grains OG#maj7/Gf Summer Remains
G#7/F#Holding The Candles Down F7To Your Lonely Tomb F​

Verse 4
CmBrotherCm7/A# John, Am7(b5)The Mission BeG#maj7lls Have Rung Their FiCm/Gnal Rhyme
G#Born On The Wind Of G#maj7/GPhantom Is Changes
G#7/F#Echoes Across The EmpF7tiness Of Your LFife

Bridge 2
C7The River Makes Its Endless SigFhing
AmPeople Born And People DyEing
FVoices Laugh And Voices LCying
DmStill The Solemn Pageant Moves AlCong

Verse 5
CmBrotherCm7/A# John, Am7(b5)Weeds Have GrG#maj7own Across Your AncCm/Gient Grave
G#The Pilgrims Grave Without The MCmemory
G#Our Fathers' Souls You Tried To SCmave
CmBrotherCm7/A# John  Am7(b5)        G#maj7       Cm/G     Cm​
Also available in: Fm (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Brother John?

The chords for Brother John are: Cm, Cm7/A#, Am7(b5), G#maj7, Cm/G, G#, G#maj7/G, G#7/F#, F7, F, A#, D#

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: Cm, Cm7/A#, Am7(b5), G#maj7, Cm/G, G#, G#maj7/G, G#7/F#, F7, F, A#, D#

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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