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ELTON JOHN - JANUARY ("The Big Picture", 1997)
Tabbed by ClassicalfreaK, 2016
Send me suggestions: anamericancomposer@gmail.com
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[INTRO]
G     Eb F  G    Eb F
G     Eb F  G    Eb F
[VERSE I]
G                   C/G
 Must have been the right month
Eb                Bb/F F
 Must have been a good time
C                                     Em7 F    G
 Must have counted every cloud in the sky that night
      Eb     F        G
Every single glass of wine
[VERSE II]
G                       C/G
 Must have learned some home truths
Eb               F
 Sitting in that cool grass
C                                      Em7 F   G
 Must have counted every blade in that emerald field
      Eb       F         C
Every shooting star that passed
[BRIDGE]
            F     Eb        C
Should have had a talk with God
        F      Eb      C
Sitting in the great unknown
         F       Cm/Eb         Bb/D
Watching all the lovers in the world get together
Dm7               G7
Sitting in Heaven all alone
[CHORUS]
            Cm7               Bb
And we were love's knot after summer
F                    C
Tied together in the dead of winter
Cm7/Eb                 F            C
Wrapped up with spring fever in the air
Cm7            Bb
Bound together in the autumn
F                   C
Every month means a little something
    D       Ab     Bb         C
But January is the month that cares
[INSTRUMENTAL]
G    Eb F  G    Eb F
[VERSE III]
G                             C/G
 Must have kissed you 'till I hurt you
Eb                F
 Must have been a wild night
C                                     Em7   F  G
 Must have rolled in the ashes at the break of day
          Eb     F       G
Rag dolls in the morning light
[VERSE IV]
G                  C/G
 Must have found a secret place
Eb             F
 Hiding in our own world
C                                      Em7    F     G
 Must have counted every smile on your sweet, sweet lips
      Eb     F        C
Every single sound we heard
[BRIDGE]
            F     Eb        C
Should have had a talk with God
        F      Eb      C
Sitting in the great unknown
         F       Cm/Eb         Bb/D
Watching all the lovers in the world get together
Dm7               G7
Sitting in Heaven all alone
[CHORUS]
            Cm7               Bb
And we were love's knot after summer
F                    C
Tied together in the dead of winter
Cm7/Eb                 F            C
Wrapped up with spring fever in the air
Cm7            Bb
Bound together in the autumn
F                   C
Every month means a little something
    D       Ab     Bb         C
But January is the month that cares
D       Ab     Bb         C
January is the month that cares
[INSTRUMENTAL]
G   Eb F G    Eb F
D   Ab Bb C
G   Eb F G    Eb F
D   Ab Bb C
G   Eb F  G   Eb F
D   Ab Bb C
 [fade out...]

January chords and lyrics

Free chords for January by Elton John. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

ELTON JOHN - JANUARY ("The Big Picture", 1997)
Tabbed by ClassicalfreaK, 2016
Send me suggestions: anamericancomposer@gmail.com
=================================================
[INTRO]
G     Eb F  G    Eb F
G     Eb F  G    Eb F
[VERSE I]
[VERSE II]
[BRIDGE]
[CHORUS]
[INSTRUMENTAL]
G    Eb F  G    Eb F
[VERSE III]
[VERSE IV]
[BRIDGE]
[CHORUS]
[INSTRUMENTAL]
G   Eb F G    Eb F
D   Ab Bb C
G   Eb F G    Eb F
D   Ab Bb C
G   Eb F  G   Eb F

January Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play January by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “January chords”, “January guitar chords”, or “Elton John January 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 January chords and for experienced players who want accurate January lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Eb, F, C/G, Bb/F, C.

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

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

Is "January" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "January" by Elton John with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elton John below.

What key is "January" in?

The chords for "January" show the original chord names (including G, Eb, F, C/G, Bb/F, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.