Georgia

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Step 1 / 33Position: 7
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
CAPO IV
Chord diagrams (used for the fingerpicking):
Em[x7x08x]
G/B[x2x03x]
C[x3x05x]
D[x5x07x]
G[3xx00x]
Fingerpicking pattern:
e|-Em----------------G/B------C----------|-D----------------G/B------C------------|
B|---8-----8---------3-----5-------|---7-----7---------3-----5-----5---|
G|-----0-----0---0-----0-----0---0-|-----0-----0---0-----0-----0-----0-|
D|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
A|-7-----7-----7---2----/3-----3---|-5-----5-----5---2----/3-----3-----|
E|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
EmShe is G/Bsomething Cto behDold
G/BElegCant and bEmoldG/B  C  D  G/B  C  
EmShe is G/BelectrCicityD  
G/BRunning Cthrough my sEmoulG/B  C  D  G/B  C  
[Interlude]
C D
[Chorus]
And EmI could easily lDose my mind
The Gway you kiss me will Cwork each time
EmCalling me to come Dback to bed
Singing GGeorgia on my miCnd
And EmI...D  G  C  
And EmI...D  G  C  
[Verse 2]
EmLips G/BgenerCous and wDarm
You G/Bbuild me Cup like sEmtepsG/B  C  D  G/B  C  
EmEyes G/BinnoceCnt and wDild
ReG/Bmind me wChat it's lEmikeG/B  C  D  G/B  C  
[Interlude]
C D
[Chorus]
And EmI could easily lDose my mind
The Gway you kiss me will wCork each time
EmPulling me back inDto the flames
And I'm Gburning up again, I'm Cburning up
And EmI, I nDever understood what was
GAt stake, I nCever thought your love was worth
EmIt's wait, well noDw you've come and gone
I finally Gworked it out, I Cworked it out
[Bridge]
CI never should have told you
DI never should have let you see inside
EmDon't want it troubling your mind
GWon't you let it be
CI never should have told you
DI never should have let you see inside
EmDon't want it troubling your mind
GWon't you let it be
[Interlude]
Em D G/B C
Em D G/B C
[Chorus]
And EmI could easily lDose my mind
The Gway you kiss me will wCork each time
EmPulling me back inDto the flames
And I'm Gburning up again, I'm Cburning up
And EmI, I nDever understood what was
GAt stake, I nCever thought your love was worth
EmIt's wait, well noDw you've come and gone
I finally Gworked it out, I Cworked it out
[Outro]
Em D G C
Em D G C
All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Georgia" is a heartfelt homage to falling in love, weaving together the feeling of new romance with a nod to Ray Charles' classic "Georgia on My Mind." Vance Joy began writing the song in 2006, finally finding the right words and melody eight years later on New Year's Day. He describes this moment of finding the right combination of chords and lyrics as "magic." This song, featured on his debut studio album Dream Your Life Away, is one of the artist's personal favorites. It plays like a warm, unfolding declaration of affection.

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About Georgia Chords by Vance Joy

Learn how to play Georgia by Vance Joy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Georgia chords”, “Georgia guitar chords”, or “Vance Joy Georgia 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 Georgia chords and for experienced players who want accurate Georgia lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G/B, C, D, G, B.

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