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His Name Was John

Jenna LaMaster

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for His Name Was John by Jenna LaMaster in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
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Intro
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Verse 1
His Name Was EJohn Born In Booth, AlaBbama,
5'11" With His C#m7Boots On, But That Ain't What He Would TAell You.
He Kind Of Talked Like The EMovies If Hollywood Had An BAccent.
And I C#m7Wasn't Going To Tell Him That I Loved Him, But It Kind Of Just HAappened.

Chorus
B  He Was A Sure ThingC#m7   Of Forever Kind.
A  It Still Kills MeE  That It Was All A Lie.
B  I Could Drag His NameC#m7   Through The Mud,
But It's ASomething That I E/G#Just Won't DF#m7o.
And If He ASounds Like You,B​
Well, The Only AThing That Ain't True Is His Name Was EJohn.

Verse 2
Her Name Was BAbby.
Yeah, I Guess I Went C#m7On For Months,
But She Swore She Didn't Know A Thing About AMe.
I Didn't Get A EGood Time. No, I Never Got A BReason.
Now I'm C#m7Sad And I'm Done And I'm Mad And I'm Numb.
And I AGuess It's What I Get For Believing.

Chorus
B  He Was A Sure ThingC#m7   Of Forever Kind.
A  It Still Kills MeE  That It Was All A Lie.
B  I Could Drag His NameC#m7   Through The Mud,
But It's ASomething That I E/G#Just Won't DF#m7o.
And If He ASounds Like You,B​
Well, The Only AThing That Ain't True Is His Name Was EJohn.

Solo
E   E   B   B   C#m7  C#m7  A  A

Outro
B  He Was A Short ThingC#m7,  The Forever Kind.A When He Broke Me,E He Didn't Blink An Eye.
B  I Could Drag His NameC#m7   Through The Mud. But It's SAomething That I Just Won't DF#m7o.
And If He ASounds Like YouB,
Well, He ASounds Like You, But His Name Was EJohn.
Born In Booth, AlaBbama, 5'11" With His C#m7Boots On.
Who Knows What He Would ATell You?
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for His Name Was John?

The chords for His Name Was John are: E, B, C#m7, A, E/G#, F#m7

What is the original key of His Name Was John?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing His Name Was John?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play His Name Was John in another key?

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

Can His Name Was John be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play His Name Was John on ukulele?

Chord His Name Was John can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in His Name Was John?

His Name Was John uses 6 chords: E, B, C#m7, A, E/G#, F#m7

What is the easiest way to play His Name Was 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 His Name Was John released in?

His Name Was John was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for His Name Was John?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch His Name Was 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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