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Kingston Girl

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

From The Album "Sanctuary Park" (2026)

Intro
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo Aadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo

Verse 1
C#m Sleeping OC#m/But BeneF#sus2/A#ath The Stars
C#m Graffiti'd WC#m/Balls And CoF#sus2/A#ld Abandoned Cars
C#m Just OutsC#m/Bide Of SaF#/A#skatoon
C#m The Weather TC#m/Burned Had To FiF#/A#nd A Rented Room

Chorus
A I Put My Money On A EKingston Girl
Just The G#7Two Of Us Baby VC#mersus The World  C#m/B​
A They Clipped Our Wings But WithG#mout Em We Learned To F#Fly  F#sus4         F#     F#sus2         F#​

Instrumental
| 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4 | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  |
|=============|============|=============|=============|
| C#m    C#m/B  | F#sus2/A#   | C#m    C#m/B  | F#sus2/A#    |

Verse 2
C#m Started OC#m/Bff In LaF#sus2/A#ke Louise
C#m Took Three DC#m/Bays To GeF#sus2/A#t To Saugertes
C#m Shoveled SnC#m/Bow OutsiF#sus2/A#de Big Pink
C#m Watched The SC#m/Bilver SuF#sus2/A#n Slowly Sink

Chorus
A I Put My Money On A EKingston Girl
Just The G#7Two Of Us Baby VC#mersus The World  C#m/B​
A They Clipped Our Wings But WithG#mout Em We Learned To F#Fly  F#sus4         F#     F#sus2         F#​

Interlude
F#mMmm, MC#mmm, MmG#m, MmmA​
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo Aadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo

Verse 3
C#m I Hit The GC#m/Bas But My WhF#sus2/A#eels Were Stuck
C#m Ran Out Of StC#m/Beam Then I RaF#sus2/A#n Out Of Luck
C#m Took A JC#m/Bob And The PaF#sus2/A#y Was Good
C#m You Know I'd BC#m/Be There If I F#sus2/A#Only Could
C#m You Know I'd BC#m/Be There If I F#sus2/A#Only Could

Chorus
A I Put My Money On A EKingston Girl
Just The G#7Two Of Us Baby VC#mersus The World  C#m/B​
A They Clipped Our Wings But WithG#mout Em We Learned To F#Fly  F#sus4         F#     F#sus2         F#​

Guitar Solo
| 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4 | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  |
|=============|============|=============|=============|
| C#m    C#m/B  | F#sus2/A#   | C#m    C#m/B  | F#sus2/A#    |

| 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4 | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2  3  4  |
|=============|============|=============|=============|=============|
| C#m    C#m/B  | F#sus2/A#   | C#m    C#m/B  | F#sus2/A#    | F#sus2/A#    |

Outro
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo Aadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo Aadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo Aadd9​
Do-Do-Do-Do-EDo,Aadd9     Do-EDo
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Kingston Girl?

The chords for Kingston Girl are: E, Aadd9, C#m, C#m/B, F#sus2/A#, F#/A#, A, G#7, G#m, F#, F#sus4, F#sus2

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: E, Aadd9, C#m, C#m/B, F#sus2/A#, F#/A#, A, G#7, G#m, F#, F#sus4, F#sus2

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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