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Smithers Jones

The Jam

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Smithers Jones by The Jam

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Punk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
"Smithers-Jones" By The Jam Off Their 1979 Album Setting Sons. I Tried To
Incorporate More Of The String Melodies For Something A Bit More Interesting
To Play.

Note: The Outro Riff Is Played After The End Of The Lyrics.

Chords
C   = x3555x      C6    = x35555      C/G*  = 332010
C/G = 3x555x      C2    = x35533      C/A*  = x02010
C/A = x05553      Bb2   = x13311      G7/B = x20001
C4/G= 3x556x      Bb2/A = x03311      Fadd9= xx3213
Bb  = x13331      Am    = x02210      C/E  = xx2010
Bb/A= x03331      F     = 133211      G/B  = x20003
G   = 320003      C9sus4= x33031      G7/F = 120001
G/A = x00003      C*     = x32010      C/E*  = 032010

Outro Riff
  (G7/F1 2 3)C/E 3 + 4 +

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Intro
   C1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +        C1 + 2 + 3C/G + 4C/A +

Verse 1
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C/AHe'sC Heading For The WatC4/GerlooC/A LinCe
To C4/GCatchC/A TheBb 8 A.m. Fast — It's UBb/AsuallGy Dead On TG/Aime
BbHope It Isn't Late — GBb/Aot ToG Be There By Nine

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

C6Pin-StripeC SuC/Git, C/A  CleC2an Shirt CAnC/Gd TiC/Ae
C6Stops Off AtC The CorneC/Gr ShC/Aop TC2o Buy TChe Times
"B5GoodBb2 Morning, SmitherBb2/As-JoneGs  G/A​
Bb2How's The WifeBb2/A At HoGmeG/A?
BbDid You Get The Car You'veAm BeeGn Looking FAmor?
BbDid You Get The Car You'veAm BeeGn Looking FoF#5r?"

Chorus 1
F "Let Me Get IGnside You; Let MCe Take Control OfF You
BbWe Could Have SoBb/Ame GoGod TimG/Aes
BbAll This WorryBb/A WillG Get You DoG/Awn
BbI'll Give You A NewG Meaning To Life"
I Don't CThink SC/Go   C/A​

C  C/G C/Ax3

Verse 2
 C/GSittC/Aing On The TraC4/Gin,  C/AYou'reC Nearly There
C4/GYou'rC/Ae A C Part Of The ProdC4/GuctioC/An LiCne
C4/GYou'reC/A TheBb Same As Him — You'rBb/Ae LikGe Tinned Sardines
G/AGet BbOut Of The Pack BeforeBb/A TheyG Peel You Back

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

AC6rrive At TheC OfC/GficeC/A    C2  Spot OnC TC/Gime C/A​
The C9sus4Clock On TheC WallC/G HasnC/A't   C9sus4 Yet StrucCk Nine
"B5GoodBb2 Morning, SmitherBb2/As-JoneGs
G/AThe Bb2Boss Wants To SeBb2/Ae You GAlone
G/A  I BbHope It's The Promotion You'veAm BeeGn Looking For
Am I BbHope It's The Promotion You'veAm BeeGn Looking For"F#5​

Chorus 2
F "Come In, Smithers, OldG Boy
Take A CSeat, Take The Weight Off YourF Feet
BbI've Some NewsBb/A To TGell YoG/Au
BbThere's No Longer ABb/A Po -G Sition For You
Sorry, Smithers-CJones"

   C1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   G7/B1 + 2C + 3 + 4 +

   C1 + 2 + 3 C/G+ 4 C/A+   G7/B1 + 2C + 3 +C/G 4 +C/A​

Outro
Fadd9Put On TheC/E Kettle, AnG/Bd Make SoCme Tea
It's Fadd9All A PC/Eart OG/Bf Feeling GCroovy
Fadd9Put On YourC/E Slippers, TurnG/B On ThCe Tv
It's Fadd9All A PC/Eart OG/Bf Feeling GCroovy
It's Fadd9Time To RC/Eelax, Now, You'vG/Be Worked Your ArCse Off,
But The Fadd9Only OneC/E Smiling Is ThG/Be Sun-TannCed Boss
Fadd9Work And WC/Eork And Work AnG/Bd Work 'Til YCou Die
'Cause There's Fadd9Plenty MoreC/E Fish In TheG/B Sea To CFry

F/A C/G*  G7/F C/E* x3
F/A C/G*
G7/F
C* (Cadd9 C*)
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FAQ

What are the chords for Smithers Jones?

The chords for Smithers Jones are: C, C6, C/G, C2, C/A, Bb2, G7/B, C4/G, Bb2/A, Fadd9, Bb, Am

What is the original key of Smithers Jones?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Smithers Jones?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Smithers Jones in another key?

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

Can Smithers Jones be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Smithers Jones on ukulele?

Chord Smithers Jones can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Smithers Jones?

Smithers Jones uses 12 chords: C, C6, C/G, C2, C/A, Bb2, G7/B, C4/G, Bb2/A, Fadd9, Bb, Am

What is the easiest way to play Smithers Jones?

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 Smithers Jones released in?

Smithers Jones was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Smithers Jones?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Smithers Jones 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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