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Surabaya Johnny

Marianne Faithfull

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Surabaya Johnny by Marianne Faithfull in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
| Am | Am |

Verse 1
I Had AmJust Turned Sixteen That Season, When You Came Up From Burma To DmStay
And You Told Me I Ought To Travel With You, You Were Sure It Would Be OAmkay
When I CAsked How You Earned Your Living?  I Can Still Hear What You Said To Me
You Had Some Kind Of Job On The Railway And Had Nothing To Do With The Sea Dm​

Verse 2
You Said GmA Lot, Johnny, All One DmBig Lie, Johnny
You Cheated Me GmBlind, Johnny, A#From The Minute We MDmet
I Hate You So, AmJohnny, When You DmStand There GmGrinning, Johnny
CmTake That FDamn A#Pipe Out Of Your MCmouth, You RFmat

Chorus
SuraFmbaya Johnny, FNo One's FmMeaner Than You
SuraD#baya Johnny, My God, And I SAmtill Love You So
SuraCmbaya Johnny, Why'm I BFeeling So Blue?
You Have No CHeart, Johnny And I Still CmLove You DmSo     Dm​

Verse 3
At The AmStart, Every Day Was Sunday, 'Til We Went On Our Way One Fine DmNight
And Before Two More Weeks Were Over, You Thought Nothing I Did Was AmRight
So We CTrekked Up And Down Through The Punjab, From The Source Of The River To The Sea
When I Look At My Face In The Mirror, There's An Old Woman Staring Back At Me Dm​

Verse 4
You Didn't GmWant Love, Johnny, You Wanted DmCash, Johnny
But I Saw Your GmLips, Johnny A#And That Was TDmhat
You DWanted It AmAll, Johnny, DI Gave You GmMore, Johnny
CmTake That FDamn A#Pipe Out Of Your MCmouth, You RFmat

Chorus
SuraFmbaya Johnny, FNo One's FmMeaner Than You
SuraD#baya Johnny, My God, And I SAmtill Love You So
SuraCmbaya Johnny, Why'm I BFeeling So Blue?
You Have No CHeart, Johnny And I Still CmLove You DmSo     Dm​

Verse 5
I Would AmNever Have Thought Of Asking, How You Got That PeDmculiar Name?
But From One End Of The Coast To The Other, You Were Known Everywhere We AmCame
And One CDay In A Two-Bit Flophouse, I'll Wake Up To The Roar Of The Sea
And You'll Leave Without One Word Of Warning, On A Ship Waiting Down At The Quay Dm​

Verse 6
You Have No GmHeart, Johnny, You're Just A DmLouse, Johnny!
How Could You GmGo, Johnny And A#Leave Me FDmlat?
You're DStill My AmLove, Johnny, DLike The GmDay We Met, Johnny
CmTake That FDamn A#Pipe Out Of Your MCmouth, You RFmat

Chorus
SuraFmbaya Johnny, FNo One's FmMeaner Than You
SuraD#baya Johnny, My God, And I SAmtill Love You So
SuraCmbaya Johnny, Why'm I BFeeling So Blue?
You Have No CHeart, Johnny And I Still CmLove You DmSo     Dm​
Also available in: Bm (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Surabaya Johnny?

The chords for Surabaya Johnny are: Am, Dm, C, Gm, A#, Cm, F, Fm, D#, B, D

What is the original key of Surabaya Johnny?

The original key is Bm.

What is the difficulty of playing Surabaya Johnny?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Surabaya Johnny in another key?

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

Can Surabaya Johnny be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Surabaya Johnny on ukulele?

Chord Surabaya Johnny can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Surabaya Johnny?

Surabaya Johnny uses 11 chords: Am, Dm, C, Gm, A#, Cm, F, Fm, D#, B, D

What is the easiest way to play Surabaya Johnny?

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 Surabaya Johnny released in?

Surabaya Johnny was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Surabaya Johnny?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Surabaya Johnny 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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