Now playing

From A Jack To A King

Chords

4.9134 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Ricky Van Shelton style w/ Ned Miller chords
Intro E---8-8-8-8-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3-0-1-0-----0-3-1-5-10-8-|
      B-----------------------------------------3-1--------------|
      G----------------------------------------------------------|
      D----------------------------------------------------------|
      A----------------------------------------------------------|
      E----------------------------------------------------------|
N/C              C  
From a jack to a king..from loneliness to a 
Gwedding ring.
I played an ace and I won a queen..
and walked away with your CheartF.C  
From a jack to a Cking..with no regret I stacked 
the Gcards last night.
And Lady Luck played her hand just right..
to make me king of your CheartF.C  
CHORUS:
For just a Flittle while, I thought that I might 
Close the game.
Then just in Dtime I saw, the twinkle in your Geyes.
N/C              C  
From a jack to a king..from loneliness to a 
Gwedding ring.
I played an ace and I won a queen..
that made me king of your CheartF.C  
      E---8-8-8-8-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3-0-1-0-----0-3-1-5-10-8-|
      B-----------------------------------------3-1--------------|
      G----------------------------------------------------------|
      D----------------------------------------------------------|
      A----------------------------------------------------------|
      E----------------------------------------------------------|
For just a Flittle while, I thought that I might 
Close the game.
Then just in Dtime I saw, the twinkle in your Geyes.
N/C                             C  
From a jack to a king from loneliness to a 
Gwedding ring.
I played an ace and I won a queen..
that made me king of your CheartF  C  

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

From A Jack To A King

by Ricky Van Shelton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Ricky Van Shelton style w/ Ned Miller chords

Intro E---8-8-8-8-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3-0-1-0-----0-3-1-5-10-8-|

B-----------------------------------------3-1--------------|

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

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

A----------------------------------------------------------|

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

N/C

From a jack to a king..from loneliness to a

wedding ring.

I played an ace and I won a queen..

C F C

and walked away with your heart.

From a jack to a king..with no regret I stacked

the cards last night.

And Lady Luck played her hand just right..

C F C

to make me king of your heart.

CHORUS:

For just a little while, I thought that I might

lose the game.

D G

Then just in time I saw, the twinkle in your eyes.

N/C

From a jack to a king..from loneliness to a

wedding ring.

I played an ace and I won a queen..

C F C

that made me king of your heart.

E---8-8-8-8-7-7-7-7-5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3-0-1-0-----0-3-1-5-10-8-|

B-----------------------------------------3-1--------------|

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

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

A----------------------------------------------------------|

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

For just a little while, I thought that I might

lose the game.

D G

Then just in time I saw, the twinkle in your eyes.

N/C

From a jack to a king from loneliness to a

wedding ring.

I played an ace and I won a queen..

C F C

that made me king of your heart

About From A Jack To A King Chords by Ricky Van Shelton

Learn how to play From A Jack To A King by Ricky Van Shelton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “From A Jack To A King chords”, “From A Jack To A King guitar chords”, or “Ricky Van Shelton From A Jack To A King 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 From A Jack To A King chords and for experienced players who want accurate From A Jack To A King lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, G, D, A, C.

FAQ — From A Jack To A King by Ricky Van Shelton

How do I play "From A Jack To A King" by Ricky Van Shelton on guitar?

Open the free chords for "From A Jack To A King" by Ricky Van Shelton on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "From A Jack To A King" by Ricky Van Shelton free?

Yes. The chords for "From A Jack To A King" by Ricky Van Shelton are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "From A Jack To A King" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "From A Jack To A King" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "From A Jack To A King"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "From A Jack To A King" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "From A Jack To A King" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "From A Jack To A King" by Ricky Van Shelton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ricky Van Shelton below.

What key is "From A Jack To A King" in?

The chords for "From A Jack To A King" show the original chord names (including E, B, G, D, A, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.