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Jealous Guy

Donny Hathaway

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Piano Melody)
  D Bm   A   A7   Bm

Verse 1
  D I WasBm Dreaming Of A Past  A   And My HA7eart Was Beating Fast                     Bm​
  Bm  IG#m7(b5) Began To Lose ContArol         BmI BBm/Aegan To Lose Control   G​

Hook 1
  D I Didn′T MeCan To Hurt You G        A  And I'Dm Sorry I MaCde You Cry                  Fmaj7​
  D I Didn′T WaA/C#nt To HurtBm You  Bm/A             G      A         ID'm Just A JDealous Guy

Verse 2
  D I WasBm Feeling Insecure    A         YoA7u Might Not Want Me Anymore                 Bm​
  Bm I G#m7(b5)Was Shivering InsideA          Bm   D7/AI Was Shivering InsideG     G7​

Hook 2
  D I Didn′T MeCan To Hurt You G        A  And I′DM Sorry I MaCde You Cry                  Fmaj7​
  D I Didn't WaA/C#nt To HurtBm You, No I Didn′T   Bm/A              G    A     I'm JuDst A JealouDs Guy

Instruments (Piano Melody)
  D Bm   A   A7   Bm
  Bm G#m7(b5)   A7   Bm D7/A   G7

Hook 3
  D I Didn′T MeCan To Hurt You G(No, No)        AnAd I'm SDorry I MadCe You Cry~                     Fmaj7​
  D I Didn′T WaA/C#nt To HurtBm You  Bm/A             G      A         ID'm Just A JDealous Guy

Outro (Live Version)
        G     A       I′MD Just A JeaDlous Guy         G    A           DI'm Just A DJealous Guy, Yes, I Am
        G     A       I′MD Just A JeaDlous Guy         G    A     I Don'Dt Want NoboDdy Looking At You
        G    A 'Cause I′DM A JealousD Guy, Baby (Oh-Oh~G)     A    D          D​
        G     A       I′MD Just A JeaDlous Guy, Yeah   G   (OoAh-Ooh)D          D​
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Jealous Guy?

The chords for Jealous Guy are: D, Bm, A, A7, G#m7(b5), Bm/A, G, C, Fmaj7, A/C#, D7/A, G7

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: D, Bm, A, A7, G#m7(b5), Bm/A, G, C, Fmaj7, A/C#, D7/A, G7

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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