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Django Jimmie

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Django & Jimmie 
Preformed by Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard
Written by Jimmy Melton & Jeff Prince
From the album "Django & Jimmie"
[INTRO] 
D Em D Em
[VERSE 1] 
Well I'm a kDid with a guitar trying to Gplay ANuages when they Dask. 
GWhere does your A#style come Dfrom? 
DI know what you mean, 'cause GI learned to Dsing
GListening to Blue AYodel number D1. 
We Bmlove Hank and Lefty, Bob F#mWills, Ernest Tubbs and Johnny GCash,
but if Emwe had to pinpoint the start of who we are we'd go Aback. 
[CHORUS]
To GDjango and DJimmie, AParis and DMississippi. 
A Gyoung singing Dbrakeman, a Ajazz playing gypsy. 
There Gmight not have Dbeen a F#Merle or a GWillie,
if Emnot for ADjango and DJimmie. 
[INSTRUMENTAL]
 Em D Em
[VERSE 2]
Through the D20's and 30's GJimmie Asang his way to the Dtop, 
Gdespite of those A#old TB Dblues. 
DDjango was a star, Ghe burned up a Dguitar 
Gwith just two good fAingers to Duse. 
You can't Bmturn back time or F#mput more sand in the Gglass,
but Emsometimes at night, I close my eyes and go Aback...
[CHORUS]
To GDjango and DJimmie, AParis and DMississippi. 
A Gyoung singing Dbrakeman, a Ajazz playing gypsy. 
There Gmight not have Dbeen a F#Merle or a GWillie,
if Emnot for ADjango and DJimmie. 
There Gmight not have Dbeen a F#Merle or a GWillie,
if Emnot for ADjango and DJimmie. 
[INSTRUMENTAL]
 Em D Em

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The story behind the song

Willie Nelson is a pivotal figure in outlaw country, known for his distinctive guitar playing, songwriting, and a career that spans decades. His music often embodies a spirit of independence and a relaxed, authentic approach to country traditions. "Django Jimmie" likely fits within his world of heartfelt narratives and masterful guitar work, reflecting the enduring spirit of a musician who has carved his own path. It plays like a nod to the legendary guitarists who inspire and shape the sound of roots music.

AI-written from these sources:Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗

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Django Jimmie

by Willie Nelson

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F#m

Django & Jimmie

Preformed by Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard

Written by Jimmy Melton & Jeff Prince

From the album "Django & Jimmie"

[INTRO]

D Em D Em

[VERSE 1]

D G A D

Well I'm a kid with a guitar trying to play Nuages when they ask.

G A# D

Where does your style come from?

D G D

I know what you mean, 'cause I learned to sing

G A D

Listening to Blue Yodel number 1.

Bm F#m G

We love Hank and Lefty, Bob Wills, Ernest Tubbs and Johnny Cash,

Em A

but if we had to pinpoint the start of who we are we'd go back.

[CHORUS]

G D A D

To Django and Jimmie, Paris and Mississippi.

G D A

A young singing brakeman, a jazz playing gypsy.

G D F# G

There might not have been a Merle or a Willie,

Em A D

if not for Django and Jimmie.

[INSTRUMENTAL]

Em D Em

[VERSE 2]

D G A D

Through the 20's and 30's Jimmie sang his way to the top,

G A# D

despite of those old TB blues.

D G D

Django was a star, he burned up a guitar

G A D

with just two good fingers to use.

Bm F#m G

You can't turn back time or put more sand in the glass,

Em A

but sometimes at night, I close my eyes and go back...

[CHORUS]

G D A D

To Django and Jimmie, Paris and Mississippi.

G D A

A young singing brakeman, a jazz playing gypsy.

G D F# G

There might not have been a Merle or a Willie,

Em A D

if not for Django and Jimmie.

G D F# G

There might not have been a Merle or a Willie,

Em A D

if not for Django and Jimmie.

[INSTRUMENTAL]

Em D Em

About Django Jimmie Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Django Jimmie by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Django Jimmie chords”, “Django Jimmie guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Django Jimmie 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 Django Jimmie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Django Jimmie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Em, G, A, A#, Bm.

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