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Jersey Giant

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[Intro]
G D Am C
[Verse 1]
GI remember all them Dsummers
AmPlaying till my fingers Cbled
GYou'd sing the songs Dand I'd sing with you
AmWe'd get drunk and go to Cbed
GLooking back at all Dthem memories
AmLord I hate to sleep aloCne
GBut if you ever get Dthe notion
AmThat you need me let me Cknow
[Chorus]
GCause it's just 2 hours to get there, babe
DI can make it back about an hour or so
AmHold you close against my skin
CI need a little warmth on a night so cold
GSinging songs you used to sing
DThe one about the lady in the long black veil
AmShould have seen the warnings signs
CBut Lord I love to hear you wail
GHigh and lonesome, hard and strong
DEven if it was a little out of tune
AmHotter than socks on a Jersey giant
CLord I thought you hung the moon
[Interlude]
G D Am C
[Verse 2]
GI remember all them Dwinters
AmDrinking Woodford till we Cdrowned
GWe'd get wind about a pDarty
AmBundle up and go to townC  
GNever worry 'bout the Dpolice
AmNever worried much at alCl
GI miss those nights Dof reckless glory
AmI'd come back if you'd jCust call
[Chorus]
GCause it's just 2 hours to get there, babe
DI can make it back about an hour or so
AmHold you close against my skin
CI need a little warmth on a night so cold
GSinging songs you used to sing
DThe one about the lady in the long black veil
AmShould have seen the warnings signs
CBut Lord I love to hear you wail
GHigh and lonesome, hard and strong
DEven if it was a little out of tune
AmHotter than socks on a Jersey giant
CLord I thought you hung the moon
[Interlude]
G D Am C
[Bridge]
AmI left town when we were Cover
AmCause it didn't feel the Csame
AmEvery backroad had a meCmory
AmEvery memory held your DnameD7  
[Chorus]
G (muted)
Cause it's just 2 hours to get there, babe
D (muted)
I can make it back about an hour or so
Am  (muted)
Hold you close against my skin
C  (muted)
I need a little warmth on a night so cold
N.C.
Singing songs you used to sing
N.C.
The one about the lady in the long black veil
N.C.
Should have seen the warnings signs
N.C
But Lord I love to hear you wail
GHigh and lonesome, hard and strong
DEven if it was a little out of tune
AmHotter than socks on a Jersey giant
CLord I thought you hung the moon
[Outro]
G D Am C
G

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The story behind the song

"Jersey Giant" is a song by American country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers, known for his blend of neotraditional country, bluegrass, folk, and honky-tonk. Childers learned to sing in church and started playing guitar and writing songs around the age of 13. While the specific meaning of "Jersey Giant" isn't detailed, Childers' music often explores themes rooted in his upbringing in rural Kentucky. It plays like a heartfelt tune from an artist whose work has garnered critical acclaim and Grammy nominations.

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Jersey Giant

by Tyler Childers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

G D Am C

[Verse 1]

G D

I remember all them summers

Am C

Playing till my fingers bled

G D

You'd sing the songs and I'd sing with you

Am C

We'd get drunk and go to bed

G D

Looking back at all them memories

Am C

Lord I hate to sleep alone

G D

But if you ever get the notion

Am C

That you need me let me know

[Chorus]

Cause it's just 2 hours to get there, babe

I can make it back about an hour or so

Hold you close against my skin

I need a little warmth on a night so cold

Singing songs you used to sing

The one about the lady in the long black veil

Should have seen the warnings signs

But Lord I love to hear you wail

High and lonesome, hard and strong

Even if it was a little out of tune

Hotter than socks on a Jersey giant

Lord I thought you hung the moon

[Interlude]

G D Am C

[Verse 2]

G D

I remember all them winters

Am C

Drinking Woodford till we drowned

G D

We'd get wind about a party

Am C

Bundle up and go to town

G D

Never worry 'bout the police

Am C

Never worried much at all

G D

I miss those nights of reckless glory

Am C

I'd come back if you'd just call

[Chorus]

Cause it's just 2 hours to get there, babe

I can make it back about an hour or so

Hold you close against my skin

I need a little warmth on a night so cold

Singing songs you used to sing

The one about the lady in the long black veil

Should have seen the warnings signs

But Lord I love to hear you wail

High and lonesome, hard and strong

Even if it was a little out of tune

Hotter than socks on a Jersey giant

Lord I thought you hung the moon

[Interlude]

G D Am C

[Bridge]

Am C

I left town when we were over

Am C

Cause it didn't feel the same

Am C

Every backroad had a memory

Am D D7

Every memory held your name

[Chorus]

G (muted)

Cause it's just 2 hours to get there, babe

D (muted)

I can make it back about an hour or so

Am (muted)

Hold you close against my skin

C (muted)

I need a little warmth on a night so cold

N.C.

Singing songs you used to sing

N.C.

The one about the lady in the long black veil

N.C.

Should have seen the warnings signs

N.C

But Lord I love to hear you wail

High and lonesome, hard and strong

Even if it was a little out of tune

Hotter than socks on a Jersey giant

Lord I thought you hung the moon

[Outro]

G D Am C

About Jersey Giant Chords by Tyler Childers

Learn how to play Jersey Giant by Tyler Childers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jersey Giant chords”, “Jersey Giant guitar chords”, or “Tyler Childers Jersey Giant 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 Jersey Giant chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jersey Giant lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, Am, C, D7.

FAQ — Jersey Giant by Tyler Childers

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What key is "Jersey Giant" in?

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