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Kingston Girl

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Kingston Girl by The Jayhawks in the key of D

From The Album "Sanctuary Park" (2026)

Intro
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo Gadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo

Verse 1
Bm Sleeping Bm/AOut BeEsus2/G#neath The Stars
Bm Graffiti'd Bm/AWalls And Esus2/G#Cold Abandoned Cars
Bm Just OutBm/Aside Of E/G#Saskatoon
Bm The Weather Bm/ATurned Had To E/G#Find A Rented Room

Chorus
G I Put My Money On A DKingston Girl
Just The F#7Two Of Us Baby VBmersus The World Bm/A​
G They Clipped Our Wings But WithF#mout Em We Learned To EFly Esus4        E    Esus2        E​

Instrumental
| 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4 | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  |
|=============|============|=============|=============|
| Bm    Bm/A  | Esus2/G#   | Bm    Bm/A  | Esus2/G#    |

Verse 2
Bm Started Bm/AOff In Esus2/G#Lake Louise
Bm Took Three Bm/ADays To Esus2/G#Get To Saugertes
Bm Shoveled SBm/Anow OutEsus2/G#side Big Pink
Bm Watched The Bm/ASilver Esus2/G#Sun Slowly Sink

Chorus
G I Put My Money On A DKingston Girl
Just The F#7Two Of Us Baby VBmersus The World Bm/A​
G They Clipped Our Wings But WithF#mout Em We Learned To EFly Esus4        E    Esus2        E​

Interlude
EmMmm, BmMmm, F#Mmm, MGmm
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo Gadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo

Verse 3
Bm I Hit The Bm/AGas But My Esus2/G#Wheels Were Stuck
Bm Ran Out Of SBm/Ateam Then I Esus2/G#Ran Out Of Luck
Bm Took A Bm/AJob And The Esus2/G#Pay Was Good
Bm You Know I'd Bm/ABe There If Esus2/G#I Only Could
Bm You Know I'd Bm/ABe There If Esus2/G#I Only Could

Chorus
G I Put My Money On A DKingston Girl
Just The F#7Two Of Us Baby VBmersus The World Bm/A​
G They Clipped Our Wings But WithF#mout Em We Learned To EFly Esus4        E    Esus2        E​

Guitar Solo
| 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4 | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  |
|=============|============|=============|=============|
| Bm    Bm/A  | Esus2/G#   | Bm    Bm/A  | Esus2/G#    |

| 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4 | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  |
|=============|============|=============|=============|=============|
| Bm    Bm/A  | Esus2/G#   | Bm    Bm/A  | Esus2/G#    | Esus2/G#    |

Outro
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo Gadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo Gadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo Gadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-DDo,Gadd9     Do-DDo
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Kingston Girl?

The chords for Kingston Girl are: D, Gadd9, Bm, Bm/A, Esus2/G#, E/G#, G, F#7, F#m, E, Esus4, Esus2

What is the original key of Kingston Girl?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Kingston Girl?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Kingston Girl in another key?

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

Can Kingston Girl be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Kingston Girl on ukulele?

Chord Kingston Girl can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Kingston Girl?

Kingston Girl uses 12 chords: D, Gadd9, Bm, Bm/A, Esus2/G#, E/G#, G, F#7, F#m, E, Esus4, Esus2

What is the easiest way to play Kingston Girl?

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 Kingston Girl released in?

Kingston Girl was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Kingston Girl?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Kingston Girl 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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