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Jealous Guy

Donny Hathaway

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Jealous Guy by Donny Hathaway

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Piano Melody)
  G Em   D   D7   Em

Verse 1
  G I WasEm Dreaming Of A Past  D   And My HD7eart Was Beating Fast                     Em​
  Em  IC#m7b5 Began To Lose CoDntrol       Em  IEm/D Began To Lose Control C​

Hook 1
  G I Didn′T MeFan To Hurt You C        D  And I'Gm Sorry I MaFde You Cry                  Bbmaj7​
  G I Didn′T WaD/F#nt To HurtEm You  Em/D             C      D         IG'm Just A JGealous Guy

Verse 2
  G I WasEm Feeling Insecure    D         YoD7u Might Not Want Me Anymore                 Em​
  Em I C#m7b5Was Shivering InsiDde        Em   G7/D  I Was Shivering InsiCde   C7​

Hook 2
  G I Didn′T MeFan To Hurt You C        D  And I′GM Sorry I MaFde You Cry                  Bbmaj7​
  G I Didn't WaD/F#nt To HurtEm You, No I Didn′T   Em/D              C    D     I'm JuGst A JealouGs Guy

Instruments (Piano Melody)
  G Em   D   D7   Em
  Em C#m7b5   D7   Em G7/D   C7

Hook 3
  G I Didn′T MeFan To Hurt You C(No, No)        AnDd I'm SGorry I MadFe You Cry~                     Bbmaj7​
  G I Didn′T WaD/F#nt To HurtEm You  Em/D             C      D         IG'm Just A JGealous Guy

Outro (Live Version)
        C     D       I′MG Just A JeaGlous Guy         C    D           GI'm Just A GJealous Guy, Yes, I Am
        C     D       I′MG Just A JeaGlous Guy         C    D     I Don'Gt Want NoboGdy Looking At You
        C    D 'Cause I′GM A JealousG Guy, Baby (Oh-Oh~C)     D    G          G​
        C     D       I′MG Just A JeaGlous Guy, Yeah   C   (OoDh-Ooh)G          G​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Jealous Guy?

The chords for Jealous Guy are: G, Em, D, D7, C#m7b5, Em/D, C, F, Bbmaj7, D/F#, G7/D, C7

What is the original key of Jealous Guy?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Jealous Guy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Jealous Guy in another key?

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

Can Jealous Guy be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Jealous Guy on ukulele?

Chord Jealous Guy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Jealous Guy?

Jealous Guy uses 12 chords: G, Em, D, D7, C#m7b5, Em/D, C, F, Bbmaj7, D/F#, G7/D, C7

What is the easiest way to play Jealous Guy?

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 Jealous Guy released in?

Jealous Guy was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Jealous Guy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Jealous Guy 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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