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Jack Youre Dead

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Jack Youre Dead by Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five

** = Two Strums

Intro
Ab Cm Db7 Eb7 x3
Bbm7 C7/Bb

Verse 1
When AbYou Got No Ab7More Ab6AssuranAbaugce
Than A GAbreat Big Hunk O' LeadBbm7     Eb9sus4​
If You AbDon't RespoAb7nd ToAb6 RomancAbauge     Eb​
Jack, You're DAbead
When A AbChick Is SAb7milinAb6' At YoAbaugu
Even ThAbough There's Nothin' Bbm7Said Eb9sus4​
If You AbStand ThereAb7 LikeAb6 A StatAbaugue    Eb​
Jack, You're DAbead

Chorus
Gm7b5You Been Always KicC7kin'
But You SFmtubbed Your Toes
Bb7When You Ups And Kicks The Bucket
Just EbLike Ol' Man Mose'

Verse 2
AbWhen You GetAb7 No KAb6icks FromAbaug Lovin'
And You AbBlow Your Top InsteadBbm7     Eb9sus4​
It's A AbFact That YoAb7u Ain't Ab6Livin' Abaug      Eb​
Jack, You're AbDeadEb​

Interlude
Ab Cm Db7 Eb7 x8
Gm7b5 C7 Fm Bb7 Eb
Ab Cm Db7 Eb7 x4

Verse 3
AbWhen You JusAb7t AinAb6't Got NoAbaugbody
Since You AbGone And Lost Your HeBbm7ad   Eb9sus4​
AbRigor MortisAb7 Has SetAb6 In, DaAbaugddy   Eb​
Jack, You're DAbead
WhAbat's The Use Ab7Of HaAb6vin' MuscAbaugles
WhAben Your Life Hangs By A ThreaBbm7d    Eb9sus4​
IAbf You Ain't Ab7Got No RAb6ed CorpAbaugusclesEb​
Jack, You're DAbead

Chorus
Gm7b5You Been Always KicC7kin'
But You SFmtubbed Your Toes
Bb7When You Ups And Kicks The Bucket
Just EbLike Ol' Man Mose'

Bridge
AbWhen You GetAb7 No KAb6icks FromAbaug Lovin'
And The AbNews Begins To SpreadBbm7     Eb9sus4​
All TheAb Cats Will HAb7oller "MAb6urder" Abaug      Eb​
Jack, You're AbDead Eb​

Outro
All The Breath Has Leaked Out Of You  Eb​
If Your Friends Gather Round The Bed  Eb​
And Look At You And Say "Mm Mm, Don't He Look Natural?" Eb​
When That Happens To You, Daddy  Eb​
Jack, You're Dead Ab​
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Jack Youre Dead?

The chords for Jack Youre Dead are: Ab, Cm, Db7, Eb7, Bbm7, C7/Bb, Ab7, Ab6, Abaug, Eb9sus4, Eb, Gm7b5

What is the original key of Jack Youre Dead?

The original key is Ab.

What is the difficulty of playing Jack Youre Dead?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Jack Youre Dead in another key?

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

Can Jack Youre Dead be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Jack Youre Dead on ukulele?

Chord Jack Youre Dead can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Jack Youre Dead?

Jack Youre Dead uses 12 chords: Ab, Cm, Db7, Eb7, Bbm7, C7/Bb, Ab7, Ab6, Abaug, Eb9sus4, Eb, Gm7b5

What is the easiest way to play Jack Youre Dead?

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 Jack Youre Dead released in?

Jack Youre Dead was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Jack Youre Dead?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Jack Youre Dead 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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