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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 D

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
Dm Dm7/C Bm7(b5) A#maj7 Dm/A
A# A#maj7/A A#7/G# G7 G

Verse 1
DmBrotherDm7/C John,Bm7(b5) You Have WA#maj7orked Your Fingers Dm/ATo The Bone
A#Planting The Seeds OfA#maj7/A Wisdom And Truth
A#7/G#Along With The Orange BloG7ssoms Trees You've GGrown

Verse 2
DmBrotherDm7/C John,Bm7(b5) Standing A#maj7By The Sunday CDm/Ahapel Door
A#Watching The Dust OfA#maj7/A Many Sad Pilgrims
A#7/G#Scattering Into The GlG7are Of The Evening GSun

Bridge 1
CHe Hears The Gentle Voices FSigh
CHe Hears Alone And WondersF6 WhFmaj7/Ey        Dm​

Verse 3
DmBrotherDm7/C John,Bm7(b5) The Monks A#maj7Have Sung Their RevDm/Aered Songs For You
A#Casting The Grains OA#maj7/Af Summer Remains
A#7/G#Holding The Candles Down G7To Your Lonely Tomb G​

Verse 4
DmBrotherDm7/C John,Bm7(b5) The Mission BA#maj7ells Have Rung Their FDm/Ainal Rhyme
A#Born On The Wind Of A#maj7/APhantom Is Changes
A#7/G#Echoes Across The EmpG7tiness Of Your LGife

Bridge 2
D7The River Makes Its Endless SigGhing
BmPeople Born And People DyF#ing
GVoices Laugh And Voices LDying
EmStill The Solemn Pageant Moves AlDong

Verse 5
DmBrotherDm7/C John,Bm7(b5) Weeds Have GA#maj7rown Across Your AnDm/Acient Grave
A#The Pilgrims Grave Without The MDmemory
A#Our Fathers' Souls You Tried To SDmave
DmBrotherDm7/C John Bm7(b5)        A#maj7       Dm/A     Dm​
Also available in: Fm (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Brother John?

The chords for Brother John are: Dm, Dm7/C, Bm7(b5), A#maj7, Dm/A, A#, A#maj7/A, A#7/G#, G7, G, C, F

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: Dm, Dm7/C, Bm7(b5), A#maj7, Dm/A, A#, A#maj7/A, A#7/G#, G7, G, C, F

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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