John Im Only Dancing

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I made this tab because I couldn't see a stripped down chord and lyric version that was satisfactory.
If you want something more advanced then Neckwringer has submitted a detailed and complete tab
with strumming patterns and lead guitar.
You can find that here: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/d/david_bowie/john_im_only_dancing_ver2_tab.htm
Check it out!
Fmaj7
Okay so the basic chords of this song are simple. The only disclaimer I will give is that the in the
chorus sounds better if you play it as notated below:
Fmaj7
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[Intro]
Keep a G shape but quickly alternate between the B and the C on the A string. Listen to the record for timing!
G C G C G C
[Verse 1]
G
Well, Annie's pretty neat, she always eats her meat
Joe is awful strong, bet your life he's putting us on
C Am C
Oh Lordy, oh Lordy, you know I need some loving
G
Oh, move me, touch me
[Chorus]
Em Fmaj7
John, I'm only dancing
Em E
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
F G
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
A
I'm only dancing
*Break similar to intro*
G C G C G C
[Verse 2]
G
Oh, shadow love was quick and clean, life's a well-thumbed machine
I saw you watching from the stairs, you're everyone that ever cared
C Am C
Oh, Lordy, oh Lordy, you know I need some loving
G
Move me, touch me
[Chorus]
Em Fmaj7
John, I'm only dancing
Em E
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
F G
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
A
I'm only dancing
Em Fmaj7
John, I'm only dancing
Em E
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
F G
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
A
I'm only dancing
A
[Outro](keep playing the to close out the song)
Dancing
Won't someone dance with me?
Touch me, ohh
***
And that's pretty much it. I hope this is useful for someone other than me. Please let
me know if there is any
mistakes or if you play it differently!

John Im Only Dancing chords and lyrics

Free chords for John Im Only Dancing by David Bowie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

I made this tab because I couldn't see a stripped down chord and lyric version that was satisfactory.
If you want something more advanced then Neckwringer has submitted a detailed and complete tab 
with strumming patterns and lead guitar.
You can find that here: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/d/david_bowie/john_im_only_dancing_ver2_tab.htm
Check it out!
[Intro]
Keep a G shape but quickly alternate between the B and the C on the A string. Listen to the record for timing!
G C G C G C
[Verse 1]
Joe is awful strong, bet your life he's putting us on
[Chorus]
*Break similar to intro*
G C G C G C
[Verse 2]
I saw you watching from the stairs, you're everyone that ever cared
[Chorus]
Won't someone dance with me?
Touch me, ohh
***
And that's pretty much it. I hope this is useful for someone other than me. Please let 
me know if there is any
mistakes or if you play it differently!

John Im Only Dancing Chords by David Bowie

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