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Smithers Jones

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

"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
E   = x3555x      E6    = x35555      E/B*  = 332010
E/B = 3x555x      E2    = x35533      E/C#*  = x02010
E/C# = x05553      D2   = x13311      B7/D# = x20001
E4/B= 3x556x      D2/C# = x03311      Aadd9= xx3213
D  = x13331      C#m    = x02210      E/G#  = xx2010
D/C#= x03331      A     = 133211      B/D#  = x20003
B   = 320003      E9(sus4)= x33031      B7/A = 120001
B/C# = x00003      E*     = x32010      E/G#*  = 032010

Outro Riff
  (B7/A1 2 3)E/G# 3 + 4 +

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Intro
   E1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +        E1 + 2 + 3E/B + 4E/C# +

Verse 1
 E/BHereE/C# We Go AgainE4/B ItE/C#'s MoEnday At Last E4/B
E/C#He's EHeading For The WateE4/Brloo E/C#Line E
To E4/BCatchE/C# The D8 A.m. Fast It's UD/C#suallBy Dead On TB/C#ime
DHope It Isn't Late D/C#Got TBo Be There By Nine

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

E6Pin-StripeE SuE/Bit, E/C#  CleaE2n Shirt AEndE/B TieE/C#
E6Stops Off AtE The CorneE/Br ShE/C#op ToE2 Buy ThEe Times
"D#5Good D2Morning, SmitherD2/C#s-JoneBs  B/C#
D2How's The WifD2/C#e At HBomB/C#e?
DDid You Get The Car You'vC#me BeeBn Looking FC#mor?
DDid You Get The Car You'vC#me BeeBn Looking FoA#5r?"

Chorus 1
A "Let Me Get IBnside You; Let MEe Take Control OfA You
DWe Could Have SD/C#ome GBood TiB/C#mes
DAll This WorrD/C#y WilBl Get You DB/C#own
DI'll Give You A NeBw Meaning To Life"
I Don't EThink SE/Bo   E/C#

E  E/B E/C#x3

Verse 2
 E/BSittE/C#ing On The TraiE4/Bn,  YE/C#ou're NEearly There
E4/BYou'rE/C#e A  EPart Of The ProduE4/BctionE/C# LineE
E4/BYou'reE/C# The DSame As Him You'rD/C#e LikBe Tinned Sardines
B/C#Get ODut Of The Pack BeforeD/C# TheyB Peel You Back

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

AE6rrive At TheE OfE/BficeE/C#     E2 Spot On ETiE/Bme  E/C#
The E9(sus4)Clock On The WEall HE/Basn'tE/C#    YeE9(sus4)t Struck NinEe
"D#5Good D2Morning, SmitherD2/C#s-JoneBs
B/C#The BD2oss Wants To SeD2/C#e You BAlone
B/C#  I HDope It's The Promotion You'veC#m BeenB Looking For
C#m I HDope It's The Promotion You'veC#m BeenB Looking For" A#5

Chorus 2
A "Come In, Smithers, OldB Boy
Take A ESeat, Take The Weight Off YourA Feet
DI've Some NewD/C#s To BTell YB/C#ou
DThere's No Longer D/C#A Po B- Sition For You
Sorry, Smithers-EJones"

   E1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +   B7/D#1 + 2 E+ 3 + 4 +

   E1 + 2 + 3 E/B+ 4 E/C#+   1B7/D# + 2 +E 3 + 4E/B +  E/C#

Outro
Aadd9Put On TheE/G# Kettle, AndB/D# Make SomeE Tea
It's Aadd9All A PE/G#art OfB/D# Feeling GroEovy
Aadd9Put On YourE/G# Slippers, Turn B/D#On The ETv
It's Aadd9All A PE/G#art OfB/D# Feeling GroEovy
It's Aadd9Time To RE/G#elax, Now, You'veB/D# Worked Your ArseE Off,
But The Aadd9Only OneE/G# Smiling Is TheB/D# Sun-TannedE Boss
Aadd9Work And WE/G#ork And Work AndB/D# Work 'Til YouE Die
'Cause There's Aadd9Plenty MoreE/G# Fish In The B/D#Sea To FrEy

A/C# E/B*  B7/A E/G#* x3
A/C# E/B*
B7/A
E* (Eadd9 E*)
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Smithers Jones?

The chords for Smithers Jones are: E, E6, E/B, E2, E/C#, D2, B7/D#, E4/B, D2/C#, Aadd9, D, C#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: E, E6, E/B, E2, E/C#, D2, B7/D#, E4/B, D2/C#, Aadd9, D, C#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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