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Jam Eater Blues chords by
The Mountain Goats
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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Life is too short to refrain from
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eating jam out of the jar
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Life is too short to refrain from
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D

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eating jam out of the jar
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A

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Life is too short to wait around
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G

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for you to come home tonight
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Life is too short, too short,
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A

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to do that
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Life is too short to leave the win
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D

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dows open all winter long
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Life is too short to leave the windows
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D

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open all winter long
A
A

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I'm gonna lock 'em up tight and eat
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jam out of the jar all night
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'Cause life is too short
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A

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to make toast
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Or use spoons or napkins
Interlude 2
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A
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Verse 3
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Life is too short to spend the rest
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of it down here in Tampa

Life is too short to spend the
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rest of it down here in Tampa
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Yeah, life is too short to
A
A

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let it go to waste like this
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D

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But I never tasted jam before
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that tastes like this
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A

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And life is too short to refrain from eating
Outro 1

jam out of the jar
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Chords

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Jam Eater Blues by The Mountain Goats is E major.

The primary chords used in Jam Eater Blues are E, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Jam Eater Blues is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Jam Eater Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Jam Eater Blues. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Mountain Goats.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Jam Eater Blues to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Jam Eater Blues by The Mountain Goats on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.