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Holes To Heaven

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 6

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Tuning: eBGDAE (standard)
(Em1 is referring to this)
e|-----|-----|--x--|
B|-----|-----|--x--|
G|-----|-----|-----|
D|-----|--x--|-----|
A|-----|--x--|-----|
E|-----|-----|-----|
(Em2 is referring to this)
e|-----|-----|-----|
B|---x-|-----|-----|
G|-----|-----|-----|
D|-----|--x--|-----|
A|-----|--x--|-----|
E|-----|-----|-----|
(G - the full one)
e|-----|-----|--x--|
B|-----|-----|--x--|
G|-----|-----|-----|
D|-----|-----|-----|
A|-----|--x--|-----|
E|-----|-----|--x--|
[Intro]
(mute & strum pattern (x2))
( G& strum pattern (x4))
[Verse 1]
Gthe air was more than humid
Gand the heat was more than hungry
                                                                         GEm1
and the cars were square and spitting diesel fumes
(walk up b/t verses- pluck low  Eonce and then change from  Emto G)
Gthe bulls were running wild
Gbecause they’re big and mean and sacred
                                               GEm1
and the children were playing cricket with no shoes
(walk up b/t verse & chorus- pluck low  Eonce and then change from  Emto Bm)
[Chorus]
Bmthe next morning we woke up, man, to a seven hour drive
Cwell there we were stuck in port blaire where boats break and children stare
Gand there were so many fewer questioDns
when sEmtars were still jBmust the holes to hCeaven
Em2   Am  
     mmhmm
Gand there were so many fewer questioDns
when Emstars were still jBmust the holes Cto heaven
Em2   Am  
     mmhmm
 Gx4
[Verse 2]
(same as previous verse)
disembarking from the port
with no mistakes of any sort
moving soundly, engine running smooth
officials were quite friendly
once we drown them with our sweet talk
and we bribe them with our cigarettes and booze
[Chorus 2]
Bmthe next morning we woke up man with the sunrise to the right, well,
Cmoving back north to port blaire where boats break and children stare
Gand there were so many fewer questioDns
when sEmtars were still jBmust the holes to hCeaven
Em2   Am  
     mmhmm
Gand there were so many fewer questioDns
when sEmtars were still jBmust the holes Cto heaven
Em2   Am  
     mmhmm
[Outro] 
G

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

Jack Johnson is known for a blend of pop, rock, acoustic, folk, and surf rock styles, often reflecting his Hawaiian roots and connection to the ocean. This song emerges from his early career, showcasing the laid-back, thoughtful sound that defines his music. Playing it, you can feel the easygoing, natural vibe that has made his work so beloved.

AI-written from these sources:Jack Johnson (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Holes To Heaven

by Jack Johnson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Tuning: eBGDAE (standard)

(Em1 is referring to this)

e|-----|-----|--x--|

B|-----|-----|--x--|

G|-----|-----|-----|

D|-----|--x--|-----|

A|-----|--x--|-----|

E|-----|-----|-----|

(Em2 is referring to this)

e|-----|-----|-----|

B|---x-|-----|-----|

G|-----|-----|-----|

D|-----|--x--|-----|

A|-----|--x--|-----|

E|-----|-----|-----|

(G - the full one)

e|-----|-----|--x--|

B|-----|-----|--x--|

G|-----|-----|-----|

D|-----|-----|-----|

A|-----|--x--|-----|

E|-----|-----|--x--|

[Intro]

(mute & strum pattern (x2))

( & strum pattern (x4))

[Verse 1]

the air was more than humid

and the heat was more than hungry

Em1

and the cars were square and spitting diesel fumes

E Em G

(walk up b/t verses- pluck low once and then change from to )

the bulls were running wild

because they’re big and mean and sacred

Em1

and the children were playing cricket with no shoes

E Em Bm

(walk up b/t verse & chorus- pluck low once and then change from to )

[Chorus]

the next morning we woke up, man, to a seven hour drive

well there we were stuck in port blaire where boats break and children stare

G D

and there were so many fewer questions

Em Bm C

when stars were still just the holes to heaven

Em2

mmhmm

G D

and there were so many fewer questions

Em Bm C

when stars were still just the holes to heaven

Em2

mmhmm

[Verse 2]

(same as previous verse)

disembarking from the port

with no mistakes of any sort

moving soundly, engine running smooth

officials were quite friendly

once we drown them with our sweet talk

and we bribe them with our cigarettes and booze

[Chorus 2]

the next morning we woke up man with the sunrise to the right, well,

moving back north to port blaire where boats break and children stare

G D

and there were so many fewer questions

Em Bm C

when stars were still just the holes to heaven

Em2

mmhmm

G D

and there were so many fewer questions

Em Bm C

when stars were still just the holes to heaven

Em2

mmhmm

[Outro]

About Holes To Heaven Chords by Jack Johnson

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