Oh Yoko

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#-----------------------------PLEASE NOTE-------------------------------------#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Capo on first fret
Chords Used:
C(032010)
Em7(x20000) (muted E)
Am(x02210)
Asus2(002200)
F(133211)
G(320003)
*Note the Em7 chord is actually an inversion. To notate this one as a B
chord would have resulted in silliness.
(Intro)
C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am) x2
C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am)
In the middle ......
C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am)
C   G   C(quickly FC)
Oh Yoko, ....
C F Am
F   C   F   C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am)
C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am)
In the middle ...
C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am)
C   G   C(quickly FC)
Oh Yoko, ......
C F Am
F   C   F   C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am)
F   C   Em7   Am(Asus2 Am   Asus2Am)
end
COh YokoEm,....Am  
All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

This song is a carefree expression of love for John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono. It began taking shape during his time in India in 1968 and was completed for his 1971 album Imagine. The melody draws inspiration from Lonnie Donegan's "Lost John," a song Lennon enjoyed. It's been described as a lilting testament to enduring passion, filled with warm, positive optimism. When you play it, you're channeling a heartfelt and joyful declaration.

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About Oh Yoko Chords by John Lennon

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