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Dmaj7sus2    x x 0 2 2 0
Amaj7sus2    x 0 2 1 0 0
E7sus4       0 2 2 2 3 0
A#dim7       x 1 2 0 2 0
Cdim7        x 3 4 2 4 x
E9sus4       0 2 2 2 3 2
Dm7/G        3 0 0 2 1 1
B11          x 2 1 2 2 0
[Verse 1]
Dmaj7sus2           D        Amaj7sus2 Amaj7
  Things may always stay the way they  are
Dmaj7sus2  E7sus4           Amaj7               A#dim7
  Still my head looks for a change from time to time
Bm7       Cdim7          C#m7         F#sus7 F#7
  I don't really mean to look that far
[Chorus 1]
E9sus4
  Turn on the music
E9sus4
  Strike up the music
E9sus4          Amaj7sus2 A5
  Let the music change my mind
[Verse 2]
Dmaj7sus2              D       Amaj7sus2   Amaj7
  Now don't I dig the big time rock and roll
Dmaj7            E7sus4   Amaj7       A#dim7
  Sit in the darkness and be somebody else
Bm7            Cdim7        C#m7         F#sus7 F#7
  A time which after all is under control
[Chorus 2]
E9sus4
  Crank out the music
E9sus4
  Give me music
E9sus4          Amaj7sus2 Amaj7  A5
  Let the music fill      the    air
[Bridge 1]
Dm7                    Dm7/G       Cmaj7
  My dear friend, your head's been sinking like a stone
Em7            A7sus4          Dmaj7
  You must try thinking like a cloud sometime
F#m7           B11            Emaj7
  Just leave a happy side out loud sometime
          Dm7/G
There's a symphony inside you
          E9sus4                     Amaj7
There's a thousand things for you to do, so come on
[Verse 3]
Dmaj7sus2         D      Amaj7sus2   Amaj7
  Let a hush fall on the movie crowd
Dmaj7sus2               E7sus4 Amaj7      A#dim7
  Boy turns to girl and says I love you so
Bm7      Cdim7           C#m7   F#sus7 F#7
  What I hear in here is violins
[Chorus 3]
E9sus4
  Give me music
E9sus4
  Miss the music
E9sus4          Amaj7sus2 Amaj7 A
  Let the music be        there too
Amaj7             C#m7    F#7
  I'll never know what to do
  Bm7               E7sus4         A
unless you let that music be there too
[Bridge 2]
Dm7                     Dm7/G       Cmaj7
  You see this man, his head's been sinking like a stone
Em7            A7sus4          Dmaj7
  You must try thinking like a cloud sometime
F#m7           B11            Emaj7
  Just leave a happy side out loud sometime
          Dm7/G
There's a symphony inside you
          E9sus4                     Amaj7
There's a thousand things for you to do, so come on
[Verse 4]
Dmaj7sus2           D      Amaj7sus2   Amaj7
  Leave a hush fall on the movie crowd
Dmaj7sus2      E7sus4        Amaj7      A#dim7
  Boy turns to girl and says I love you so
Bm7      Cdim7           C#m7   F#sus7 F#7
  What I hear in here is violins
[Chorus 4]
E9sus4
  Strike up the music
E9sus4
  Lay on the music
E9sus4                   Amaj7
  Let the music be there too
     C#m7 F#7  Bm7
La lala lala lalala-la
E7sus4          Amaj7
let it be there too
[Outro]
   E7sus4    Amaj7
La la     la la lala
   E7sus4    Amaj7
La la     la lalalalala
   E7sus4           Amaj7
La la     lalalalalalalalalalala
E7sus4             Amaj7
     Give me music       Let there be some music
E7sus4             Amaj7
    All the music        Diggin' music
E7sus4    Amaj7      E7sus4   Amaj7
                  Ah Ah       yeah yeah yeah

Music chords and lyrics

Free chords for Music by James Taylor. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Dmaj7sus2    x x 0 2 2 0
Amaj7sus2    x 0 2 1 0 0
E7sus4       0 2 2 2 3 0
A#dim7       x 1 2 0 2 0
Cdim7        x 3 4 2 4 x
E9sus4       0 2 2 2 3 2
Dm7/G        3 0 0 2 1 1
B11          x 2 1 2 2 0
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Bridge 1]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus 3]
[Bridge 2]
[Verse 4]
[Chorus 4]
[Outro]

Music Chords by James Taylor

Learn how to play Music by James Taylor with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Music chords”, “Music guitar chords”, or “James Taylor Music 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 Music chords and for experienced players who want accurate Music lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A#, G, B11, D, Amaj7, E7sus4.

Frequently asked questions about Music

How do I play "Music" by James Taylor on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Music" by James Taylor 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 "Music" by James Taylor free?

Yes. The chords for "Music" by James Taylor are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Music" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Music"?

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

Is "Music" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Music" in?

The chords for "Music" show the original chord names (including A#, G, B11, D, Amaj7, E7sus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.