John Mellencamp – Jack And Diane (Guitar)
Key
-
Versions
(4)
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
[Intro]
(use barre chords)
A E A E D D (x3)
[Verse 1]
A E D E A little ditty 'bout Jack and Diane A E D E A Two American kids growin' up in the heartland A E D E Jack, he's gonna be a football star A E D E A Diane debutante, back seat of Jacky's car
[Instrumental]
A E D E A E D A
[Verse 2]
A E D E Suckin' on chili dog outside the Tasty Freeze A E D E A Diane sittin' on Jacky's lap, he got his hands between her knees A E D E Jacky says "Hey Diane, let's run off behind a shady tree" A E D E A Dribble off those Bobby Brooks, let me do what I please, sayin'
[Chorus]
A E D E Oh yeah, life goes on A E D E Long after the thrill of livin' is gone, sayin' A E D E Oh yeah, life goes on A E D E A Long after the thrill of livin' is gone, they walk on
[Instrumental]
A E A E D D x2
[Verse 3]
A E D E Jack, he sits back, collects his thoughts for a moment A E D E A Scratches his head and does his best James Dean A E D E "Well then there Diane, we gotta run off to the city" A E D E A Diane says, "Baby you ain't missing a thing", but Jacky says
[Chorus]
A E D E Oh yeah, life goes on A E D E Long after the thrill of livin' is gone A E D E Oh yeah, life goes on A E D E A Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
[Drum Solo]
(A cappella but these are the chords)
A D E So let it rock, let it roll A D G D Let the Bible belt come and save my soul A D G D Holdin' on to sixteen as long as you can A D E A Change is comin' 'round real soon, make us women and men
[Instrumental]
A E D E A E D A
[Chorus]
A E D E Oh yeah, life goes on A E D E Long after the thrill of livin' is gone A E D E Oh yeah, life goes on A E D E A Long after the thrill of livin' is gone A E D E A little ditty 'bout Jack and Diane A E D E A Two American kids doin' the best they can
[Outro]
A E A E D D
(repeat and fade)