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E-mail:[email protected]
Tuning:EADGBE
[Intro]
|   C   F|   G   F|   C   F|  G| F  
[Verse 1]
Oh, JeCsse,   Fyou bGetter start tFhinking about sCaving your
neckF  G  F  
Oh, JesCseF, you puGt on that leather jFacket like you put on rCespectF  G  F  F  G  F  
You got cFleats on your boots and a Gwoman who shoots
Every time Amyou shuffle out the stage dFoor
Darling GsusJesse,  Gahh do you know what it's all foCr?F  G  F  
[Verse 2]
Ah, JesCse,   Fyour mGanager brought by them eFight-by-ten gClossies of your baFndG  F  F  G  F  
Oh JCesse, Fhe says Gyou wear a cross 'round Fyour neck and come on with nCails in your hanFdsG  F  C  F  G  F  
With your insides sFhowing and your NGew York band blowing them oAmld Chicago bFluesAm  F  
Ah JGsusesse,   Gcan't you Dmsee you're the onAme, Jesse
Ah Fsonny, this time it's youC  F  G  
Well CJesse,  Fyour cGhild is slobbering all oFver your pCantsF  G  F  
         C        F                G          FC.     F    G  F  
And Jesse, your wife has fallen into a trance
She's got eFyes that tell no Glies, she's Emseen so many Fwars
DmAh   be a Amgood boy, Jesse, teFll her she don't have to look no moCreF  G  F  
[Verse 3]
       C  F     G                       F              C     F  G  F
Well Jesse, he knows all the tricks to get the crowd reeling
Oh and JeCsse, Fyeah he rGocks 'em with that Fold soul feeClingF  G  F  
And he Fwalks off the stage in a seGlf-adoring haze and gets sAmhoved right out the dFoor
Whoa GsusJesse, can't you see now boy tDmhat that's what it's all aAmbout, Jesse
NFot even tiGme to do that old pClayed out encoreF  G  F  
Oh JeCsseF  G  F  

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Jesse

by Bruce Springsteen

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E-mail:[email protected]

Tuning:EADGBE

[Intro]

C F G F C F G F

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[Verse 1]

C F G F C

Oh, Jesse, you better start thinking about saving your

F G F

neck

C F G F C F G F F G F

Oh, Jesse, you put on that leather jacket like you put on respect

F G

You got cleats on your boots and a woman who shoots

Am F

Every time you shuffle out the stage door

Gsus G C F G F

Darling Jesse, ahh do you know what it's all for?

[Verse 2]

C F G F C F G F F G F

Ah, Jesse, your manager brought by them eight-by-ten glossies of your band

C F G F C F G F C F G F

Oh Jesse, he says you wear a cross 'round your neck and come on with nails in your hands

F G Am F Am F

With your insides showing and your New York band blowing them old Chicago blues

Gsus G Dm Am

Ah Jesse, can't you see you're the one, Jesse

F C F G

Ah sonny, this time it's you

C F G F C F G F

Well Jesse, your child is slobbering all over your pants

C F G F F G F

And Jesse, your wife has fallen into a trance

F G Em F

She's got eyes that tell no lies, she's seen so many wars

Dm Am F C F G F

Ah be a good boy, Jesse, tell her she don't have to look no more

[Verse 3]

C F G F C F G F

Well Jesse, he knows all the tricks to get the crowd reeling

C F G F C F G F

Oh and Jesse, yeah he rocks 'em with that old soul feeling

F G Am F

And he walks off the stage in a self-adoring haze and gets shoved right out the door

Gsus Dm Am

Whoa Jesse, can't you see now boy that that's what it's all about, Jesse

F G C F G F

Not even time to do that old played out encore

C F G F

Oh Jesse

About Jesse Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Jesse by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jesse chords”, “Jesse guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Jesse chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Jesse chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jesse lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C, F, G, Am, Gsus.

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What key is "Jesse" in?

The chords for "Jesse" show the original chord names (including E, C, F, G, Am, Gsus). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.