Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Django And Jimmie

Chords

4.83 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
C Dm C Dm
Well, I'm a Ckid with a guitar trying tFo plGay nuages when Cthey ask
FWhere does youAbr style coCme from
I Cknow what you mean 'causFe I learned Cto sing
FListening to blGue yodel numCber one
We Amlove Hank and Lefty, BoEmb Wills, Ernest Tubb and JohnFny Cash
But if Dmwe had to pin point the star of who we are we'd  go Gback
[Chorus]
To DjFango and CJimmGie Paris CMississippi
A yFoung singing Cbrakeman, Ga jazz playing gypsy
There Fmight not havCe been Ea Merle oFr a Willie
If Dmnot for GDjango anCd JimmieDm  C  Dm  
Through the tweCnties and thirties Jimmie Fsang Ghis way tCo the top
In spFite of thosAbe old CTB blues
DjaCngo was a star, he burneFd up a Cguitar
WiFth just two gooGd fingers Cto use
You caAmn't turn back time oEmr put more sand in tFhe glass
But somDmetimes at night, I close my eyes and gGo back
[Chorus]

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

Willie Nelson is a pivotal figure in country music, known for his role in the outlaw country movement that emerged in the late 1960s as a response to the Nashville sound's conservative constraints. He has crafted a career spanning decades, with critical and commercial successes. This song, appearing on the album "Django and Jimmie," embodies the spirit of an artist who has been writing songs since childhood and performing in bands since his youth. It plays like a tribute to musical camaraderie and a shared journey.

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

🎸 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

Django And Jimmie

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C Dm C Dm

C F G C

Well, I'm a kid with a guitar trying to play nuages when they ask

F Ab C

Where does your style come from

C F C

I know what you mean 'cause I learned to sing

F G C

Listening to blue yodel number one

Am Em F

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

Dm G

But if we had to pin point the star of who we are we'd go back

[Chorus]

F C G C

To Django and Jimmie Paris Mississippi

F C G

A young singing brakeman, a jazz playing gypsy

F C E F

There might not have been a Merle or a Willie

Dm G C Dm C Dm

If not for Django and Jimmie

C F G C

Through the twenties and thirties Jimmie sang his way to the top

F Ab C

In spite of those old TB blues

C F C

Django was a star, he burned up a guitar

F G C

With just two good fingers to use

Am Em F

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

Dm G

But sometimes at night, I close my eyes and go back

[Chorus]

About Django And Jimmie Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Django And Jimmie by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Django And Jimmie chords”, “Django And Jimmie guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Django And 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 And Jimmie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Django And Jimmie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, F, G, Ab, Am.

FAQ — Django And Jimmie by Willie Nelson

How do I play "Django And Jimmie" by Willie Nelson on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Django And Jimmie" by Willie Nelson 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 "Django And Jimmie" by Willie Nelson free?

Yes. The chords for "Django And Jimmie" by Willie Nelson are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Django And Jimmie" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Django And Jimmie" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Django And Jimmie"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Django And Jimmie" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Django And Jimmie" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Django And Jimmie" by Willie Nelson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Willie Nelson below.

What key is "Django And Jimmie" in?

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