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I tried to base these chords on the JEW acoustic version, though I think they 
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INTRO:
G(GeEmt a CfeeDl fGor the strumming pattern with a couple of quick listens)
VERSE 1:
GShe wears denim wherever she goes
EmSays she's gonna get some records by the Status Quo
COh yeah.D..Oh yGeah...
VERSE 2:
GStill she won't be forced against her will
EmSays she don't do drugs but she does the pill
COh yeah.D..Oh yGeah...
CHORUS:
AmI didn't want Dto hurt you oEmh....oBmh....yeCah...  (X2)

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The Concept

by Jimmy Eat World

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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I tried to base these chords on the JEW acoustic version, though I think they

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INTRO:

G Em C D G

(Get a feel for the strumming pattern with a couple of quick listens)

VERSE 1:

She wears denim wherever she goes

Says she's gonna get some records by the Status Quo

C D G

Oh yeah...Oh yeah...

VERSE 2:

Still she won't be forced against her will

Says she don't do drugs but she does the pill

C D G

Oh yeah...Oh yeah...

CHORUS:

Am D Em Bm C

I didn't want to hurt you oh....oh....yeah... (X2)

About The Concept Chords by Jimmy Eat World

Learn how to play The Concept by Jimmy Eat World with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Concept chords”, “The Concept guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Eat World The Concept 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 The Concept chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Concept lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, D, Am, Bm.

FAQ — The Concept by Jimmy Eat World

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Is "The Concept" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Concept" by Jimmy Eat World with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jimmy Eat World below.

What key is "The Concept" in?

The chords for "The Concept" show the original chord names (including G, Em, C, D, Am, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.