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Smithers Jones

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Smithers Jones by The Jam in the key of A

"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
A   = x3555x      A6    = x35555      A/E*  = 332010
A/E = 3x555x      A2    = x35533      A/F#*  = x02010
A/F# = x05553      G2   = x13311      E7/G# = x20001
A4/E= 3x556x      G2/F# = x03311      Dadd9= xx3213
G  = x13331      F#m    = x02210      A/C#  = xx2010
G/F#= x03331      D     = 133211      E/G#  = x20003
E   = 320003      A9(sus4)= x33031      E7/D = 120001
E/F# = x00003      A*     = x32010      A/C#*  = 032010

Outro Riff
  (E7/D1 2 3)A/C# 3 + 4 +

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Intro
   A1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +        A1 + 2 + 3A/E + 4A/F# +

Verse 1
 A/EHereA/F# We Go AgainA4/E ItA/F#'s MoAnday At Last A4/E
A/F#He's AHeading For The WateA4/Erloo A/F#Line A
To A4/ECatchA/F# The G8 A.m. Fast It's UG/F#suallEy Dead On TE/F#ime
GHope It Isn't Late G/F#Got TEo Be There By Nine

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

A6Pin-StripeA SuA/Eit, A/F#  CleaA2n Shirt AAndA/E TieA/F#
A6Stops Off AtA The CorneA/Er ShA/F#op ToA2 Buy ThAe Times
"G#5Good G2Morning, SmitherG2/F#s-JoneEs  E/F#
G2How's The WifG2/F#e At HEomE/F#e?
GDid You Get The Car You'vF#me BeeEn Looking FF#mor?
GDid You Get The Car You'vF#me BeeEn Looking FoD#5r?"

Chorus 1
D "Let Me Get IEnside You; Let MAe Take Control OfD You
GWe Could Have SG/F#ome GEood TiE/F#mes
GAll This WorrG/F#y WilEl Get You DE/F#own
GI'll Give You A NeEw Meaning To Life"
I Don't AThink SA/Eo   A/F#

A  A/E A/F#x3

Verse 2
 A/ESittA/F#ing On The TraiA4/En,  YA/F#ou're NAearly There
A4/EYou'rA/F#e A  APart Of The ProduA4/EctionA/F# LineA
A4/EYou'reA/F# The GSame As Him You'rG/F#e LikEe Tinned Sardines
E/F#Get OGut Of The Pack BeforeG/F# TheyE Peel You Back

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

AA6rrive At TheA OfA/EficeA/F#     A2 Spot On ATiA/Eme  A/F#
The A9(sus4)Clock On The WAall HA/Easn'tA/F#    YeA9(sus4)t Struck NinAe
"G#5Good G2Morning, SmitherG2/F#s-JoneEs
E/F#The BG2oss Wants To SeG2/F#e You EAlone
E/F#  I HGope It's The Promotion You'veF#m BeenE Looking For
F#m I HGope It's The Promotion You'veF#m BeenE Looking For" D#5

Chorus 2
D "Come In, Smithers, OldE Boy
Take A ASeat, Take The Weight Off YourD Feet
GI've Some NewG/F#s To ETell YE/F#ou
GThere's No Longer G/F#A Po E- Sition For You
Sorry, Smithers-AJones"

   A1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   E7/G#1 + 2 A+ 3 + 4 +

   A1 + 2 + 3 A/E+ 4 A/F#+   1E7/G# + 2 +A 3 + 4A/E +  A/F#

Outro
Dadd9Put On TheA/C# Kettle, AndE/G# Make SomeA Tea
It's Dadd9All A PA/C#art OfE/G# Feeling GroAovy
Dadd9Put On YourA/C# Slippers, Turn E/G#On The ATv
It's Dadd9All A PA/C#art OfE/G# Feeling GroAovy
It's Dadd9Time To RA/C#elax, Now, You'veE/G# Worked Your ArseA Off,
But The Dadd9Only OneA/C# Smiling Is TheE/G# Sun-TannedA Boss
Dadd9Work And WA/C#ork And Work AndE/G# Work 'Til YouA Die
'Cause There's Dadd9Plenty MoreA/C# Fish In The E/G#Sea To FrAy

D/F# A/E*  E7/D A/C#* x3
D/F# A/E*
E7/D
A* (Aadd9 A*)
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Smithers Jones?

The chords for Smithers Jones are: A, A6, A/E, A2, A/F#, G2, E7/G#, A4/E, G2/F#, Dadd9, G, F#m

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: A, A6, A/E, A2, A/F#, G2, E7/G#, A4/E, G2/F#, Dadd9, G, F#m

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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