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Jumpin Jack Flash

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Jumping Jack Flash chords
Capo I *
  A   D   G3x 
A
AWatch it!
  A   G2x
I was Aborn in a Gcross-fire hurriAcane A  G  
And I Ahowled at my Gma in the driving ArainA  G  
But it's Call Gright Dnow, in fact it's a Agas
But it's Call Gright, I'm DJumpin' Jack Flash
It's a Agas gas gas
  A   G2x
I was Araised by a Gtoothless, bearded AhagA  G  
I was Aschooled with a Gstrap right across my AbackA  G  
But it's Call Gright Dnow, in fact it's a Agas
But it's Call Gright, I'm DJumpin' Jack Flash
It's a Agas gas gas
  A   G4x 
I was Adrowned, I was Gwashed up and left for AdeadA  G  
I fell Adown to my Gfeet and I saw they AbledA  G  
I Afrowned at the Gcrumbs of a crust of Abread, Gyeah, yeah, yeah 
I was Acrowned with a Gspike right thru my AheadA  G  
But it's Call Gright Dnow, in fact it's a Agas
But it's Call Gright, I'm DJumpin' Jack Flash
It's a Agas gas gas
AJumping Jack Flash, Dit's a Ggas 4x
 A= Bb  
 G= Ab  
 C= C#  
 D= Eb  
Capo IV (for a somewhat dirtier sound)
 A= F#  
 G= E  
 C= A  
 D= B  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
 A= E  
 G= D  
 C= G  
 D= A  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
 A= D  
 G= C  
 C= F  
 D= G  

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

This song is a metaphor for overcoming a difficult period, specifically emerging from the psychedelic experiences that influenced the band's earlier work. The lyrics were inspired by a real-life moment when the sound of a gardener named Jack clumping past a window sparked the phrase "Jumpin' Jack." Musically, the song marked a return to the band's blues rock roots after a period of more baroque pop and psychedelic sounds. It captures a feeling of resilience and breaking free.

AI-written from these sources:Jumpin' Jack Flash — Wikipedia ↗The Rolling Stones — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Jumpin Jack Flash

by The Rolling Stones

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Jumping Jack Flash chords

Capo I *

A D G

Watch it!

A G

A G A A G

I was born in a cross-fire hurricane

A G A A G

And I howled at my ma in the driving rain

C G D A

But it's all right now, in fact it's a gas

C G D

But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash

It's a gas gas gas

A G

A G A A G

I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag

A G A A G

I was schooled with a strap right across my back

C G D A

But it's all right now, in fact it's a gas

C G D

But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash

It's a gas gas gas

A G

A G A A G

I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead

A G A A G

I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled

A G A G

I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread, yeah, yeah, yeah

A G A A G

I was crowned with a spike right thru my head

C G D A

But it's all right now, in fact it's a gas

C G D

But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash

It's a gas gas gas

A D G

Jumping Jack Flash, it's a gas 4x

A Bb

G Ab

C C#

D Eb

Capo IV (for a somewhat dirtier sound)

A F#

G E

C A

D B

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

A E

G D

C G

D A

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

A D

G C

C F

D G

About Jumpin Jack Flash Chords by The Rolling Stones

Learn how to play Jumpin Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jumpin Jack Flash chords”, “Jumpin Jack Flash guitar chords”, or “The Rolling Stones Jumpin Jack Flash 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 Jumpin Jack Flash chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jumpin Jack Flash lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, G, C, Bb, Ab.

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What key is "Jumpin Jack Flash" in?

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