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Bobby Jean

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Bobby Jean chords
  A    C#m    D   B72x
Well, AI came by your house the other day,
Your C#mmother said you went away
She Dsaid there was nothing that I could have done,
There was B7nothing nobody could say
AMe and you we've known each other,
C#mEver since we were sixteen
I Dwished I would have known, I wished I could've called you,
Just to B7say goodbye, Bobby AJeanC#m  D  B7  
Now you Ahung with me when all the others,
C#mTurned away, turned up their nose
We Dliked the same music, we liked the same bands
We B7liked the same clothes
We Atold each other that we were the wildest,
The C#mwildest things we'd ever seen
Now I Dwished you would have told me, I wished I could have talked to you,
Just to B7say goodbye, Bobby AJeanC#m  D  B7  
Now Dwe went walking in the rain,
F#mTalking about the pain that from the world we hid
Now there Daint nobody, no where no how, gonna Aever understand me the Eway you did
AMaybe you'll be out there on that road somewhere,
In some C#mbus or train traveling along
In some Dmotel room you'll hear a radio playing,
And you'll B7hear me sing this song
Well, Aif you do you'll know I'm thinking of you,
And C#mall the miles in between
And DI'm just calling one last time,
Not to B7change your mind,
But just to say I Dmiss you baby, good luck, goodEbye Bobby AJean
  A    C#m    D   B73x
Capo II
   A= G  
 C#m= Bm  
   D= C  
  B7= A7  
 F#m= Em  
   E= D  

All chords in this song (11)

The story behind the song

"Bobby Jean" is a heartfelt goodbye, often interpreted as a farewell to a close friend. The lyrics paint a picture of a deep bond, celebrating shared passions and a unique connection that stood strong when others faltered. It captures the complex emotions of love, grief, and even a touch of bitterness that can accompany the departure of someone profoundly important, wishing for a chance to say a proper goodbye. This song plays like a poignant message to a cherished friend, echoing across the miles.

AI-written from these sources:Bobby Jean — Wikipedia ↗Bruce Springsteen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Bobby Jean

by Bruce Springsteen

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C#m

F#m

Bobby Jean chords

A C#m D B7

Well, I came by your house the other day,

C#m

Your mother said you went away

She said there was nothing that I could have done,

There was nothing nobody could say

Me and you we've known each other,

C#m

Ever since we were sixteen

I wished I would have known, I wished I could've called you,

B7 A C#m D B7

Just to say goodbye, Bobby Jean

Now you hung with me when all the others,

C#m

Turned away, turned up their nose

We liked the same music, we liked the same bands

We liked the same clothes

We told each other that we were the wildest,

C#m

The wildest things we'd ever seen

Now I wished you would have told me, I wished I could have talked to you,

B7 A C#m D B7

Just to say goodbye, Bobby Jean

Now we went walking in the rain,

F#m

Talking about the pain that from the world we hid

D A E

Now there aint nobody, no where no how, gonna ever understand me the way you did

Maybe you'll be out there on that road somewhere,

C#m

In some bus or train traveling along

In some motel room you'll hear a radio playing,

And you'll hear me sing this song

Well, if you do you'll know I'm thinking of you,

C#m

And all the miles in between

And I'm just calling one last time,

Not to change your mind,

D E A

But just to say I miss you baby, good luck, goodbye Bobby Jean

A C#m D B7

Capo II

A G

C#m Bm

D C

B7 A7

F#m Em

E D

About Bobby Jean Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Bobby Jean by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bobby Jean chords”, “Bobby Jean guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Bobby Jean 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 Bobby Jean chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bobby Jean lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C#m, D, B7, F#m, E.

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