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Jealous Guy

Donny Hathaway

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Jealous Guy by Donny Hathaway in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Piano Melody)
  C Am   G   G7   Am

Verse 1
  C I WasAm Dreaming Of A Past  G   And My HG7eart Was Beating Fast                     Am​
  Am  IF#m7(b5) Began To Lose ContGrol         AmI BAm/Gegan To Lose Control   F​

Hook 1
  C I Didn′T MeA#an To Hurt You  F        G And I'mC Sorry I MadA#e You Cry                    D#maj7​
  C I Didn′T WaG/Bnt To HurAmt You Am/G             F      G          CI'm Just A CJealous Guy

Verse 2
  C I WasAm Feeling Insecure    G         YoG7u Might Not Want Me Anymore                 Am​
  Am I F#m7(b5)Was Shivering InsideG          Am   C7/GI Was Shivering InsideF     F7​

Hook 2
  C I Didn′T MeA#an To Hurt You  F        G And I′MC Sorry I MadA#e You Cry                    D#maj7​
  C I Didn't WaG/Bnt To HurAmt You, No I Didn′T  Am/G              F    G      I'm JCust A JealoCus Guy

Instruments (Piano Melody)
  C Am   G   G7   Am
  Am F#m7(b5)   G7   Am C7/G   F7

Hook 3
  C I Didn′T MeA#an To Hurt You (FNo, No)        AndG I'm SoCrry I MadeA# You Cry~                       D#maj7​
  C I Didn′T WaG/Bnt To HurAmt You Am/G             F      G          CI'm Just A CJealous Guy

Outro (Live Version)
        F     G       I′MC Just A JeaClous Guy         F    G           CI'm Just A CJealous Guy, Yes, I Am
        F     G       I′MC Just A JeaClous Guy         F    G     I Don'Ct Want NoboCdy Looking At You
        F    G 'Cause I′CM A JealousC Guy, Baby (Oh-Oh~F)     G    C          C​
        F     G       I′MC Just A JeaClous Guy, Yeah   F   (OoGh-Ooh)C          C​
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Jealous Guy?

The chords for Jealous Guy are: C, Am, G, G7, F#m7(b5), Am/G, F, A#, D#maj7, G/B, C7/G, F7

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: C, Am, G, G7, F#m7(b5), Am/G, F, A#, D#maj7, G/B, C7/G, F7

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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