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Sweet Joanie

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My guitar could be half a step low, or the tape a half-step high...
Chorus:
ASweet Joanie, Dfrom Saskatoon
EHere's a ring for your finger
That Dlooks like the sun
But it Afeels like the moon
Sweet Joanie, from Saskatoon
Don't go, Don't go 
so/too? soon
Verse:
AWho lives in an Em7old hotel
DBy the ancient Eruins?
Only F#mtime can tell
DTime can tell
Verse:
'Go easy' the doorman said
The floor is slippery
So 'watch your head'
This message read
Chorus:
Sweet Joanie, from Saskatoon
Here's a ring for your finger
That shines like the sun
But it feels like the moon
Chorus:
Sweet Joanie, from Saskatoon
Don't go, Don't go 
so/too soon

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Sweet Joanie

by Neil Young

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

F#m

My guitar could be half a step low, or the tape a half-step high...

Chorus:

A D

Sweet Joanie, from Saskatoon

Here's a ring for your finger

That looks like the sun

But it feels like the moon

Sweet Joanie, from Saskatoon

Don't go, Don't go

so/too? soon

Verse:

A Em7

Who lives in an old hotel

D E

By the ancient ruins?

F#m

Only time can tell

Time can tell

Verse:

'Go easy' the doorman said

The floor is slippery

So 'watch your head'

This message read

Chorus:

Sweet Joanie, from Saskatoon

Here's a ring for your finger

That shines like the sun

But it feels like the moon

Chorus:

Sweet Joanie, from Saskatoon

Don't go, Don't go

so/too soon

About Sweet Joanie Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Sweet Joanie by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sweet Joanie chords”, “Sweet Joanie guitar chords”, or “Neil Young Sweet Joanie 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 Sweet Joanie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sweet Joanie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, Em7, F#m.

FAQ — Sweet Joanie by Neil Young

How do I play "Sweet Joanie" by Neil Young on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Sweet Joanie" by Neil Young 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 "Sweet Joanie" by Neil Young free?

Yes. The chords for "Sweet Joanie" by Neil Young are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Sweet Joanie" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Sweet Joanie"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Sweet Joanie" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Sweet Joanie" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Sweet Joanie" by Neil Young with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Neil Young below.

What key is "Sweet Joanie" in?

The chords for "Sweet Joanie" show the original chord names (including A, D, E, Em7, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.