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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 E

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
Em Em7/D C#m7(b5) Cmaj7 Em/B
C Cmaj7/B C7/A# A7 A

Verse 1
EmBrotherEm7/D John,C#m7(b5) You Have WoCmaj7rked Your Fingers Em/BTo The Bone
CPlanting The Seeds OCmaj7/Bf Wisdom And Truth
C7/A#Along With The Orange BlA7ossoms Trees You've AGrown

Verse 2
EmBrotherEm7/D John,C#m7(b5) Standing BCmaj7y The Sunday CEm/Bhapel Door
CWatching The Dust OCmaj7/Bf Many Sad Pilgrims
C7/A#Scattering Into The GA7lare Of The EveningA Sun

Bridge 1
DHe Hears The Gentle Voices GSigh
DHe Hears Alone And WondersG6 WhGmaj7/F#y         Em​

Verse 3
EmBrotherEm7/D John,C#m7(b5) The Monks HCmaj7ave Sung Their RevEm/Bered Songs For You
CCasting The Grains Cmaj7/BOf Summer Remains
C7/A#Holding The Candles DownA7 To Your Lonely TombA​

Verse 4
EmBrotherEm7/D John,C#m7(b5) The Mission BeCmaj7lls Have Rung Their FEm/Binal Rhyme
CBorn On The Wind OfCmaj7/B Phantom Is Changes
C7/A#Echoes Across The EmA7ptiness Of Your ALife

Bridge 2
E7The River Makes Its Endless SigAhing
C#mPeople Born And People DyiG#ng
AVoices Laugh And Voices LEying
F#mStill The Solemn Pageant Moves AloEng

Verse 5
EmBrotherEm7/D John,C#m7(b5) Weeds Have GrCmaj7own Across Your AnEm/Bcient Grave
CThe Pilgrims Grave Without The EmMemory
COur Fathers' Souls You Tried To EmSave
EmBrotherEm7/D John C#m7(b5)         Cmaj7      Em/B     Em​
Also available in: Fm (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Brother John?

The chords for Brother John are: Em, Em7/D, C#m7(b5), Cmaj7, Em/B, C, Cmaj7/B, C7/A#, A7, A, D, G

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: Em, Em7/D, C#m7(b5), Cmaj7, Em/B, C, Cmaj7/B, C7/A#, A7, A, D, G

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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