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Key: D major•
Verse 1
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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Joker James, you did it again,
A
A

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D
D

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caused somebody pain
A
A

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You lived up to your name,
D
D

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A
A

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Jimmy, Joker James
D
D

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Verse 2


Sally was a stamp collector,
Bbaug
Bbaug

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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pretty little girl
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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One day she dated James,
D
D

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bringing love into her world
Gm
Gm
3

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A tense romantic moment as
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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they sat down on the couch
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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The whoopee cushion roared and I'm afraid

it's over now
D
D

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Verse 3
A
A

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(He's a joker...)
D
D

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Joker James, you did it again,
A
A

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D
D

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caused somebody pain
A
A

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You lived up to your name,
D
D

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A
A

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didn't you, Joker James
D
D

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Verse 4
D
D

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Lucy was a cool one,
Bbaug
Bbaug

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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always got her high
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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Then she dated James and true
D
D

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love took her higher
Gm
Gm
3

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The jester had suggested
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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a new way to get stoned
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Put itching powder down her neck
Verse 5

and now she's all alone
A
A

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D
D

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Joker James, you did it again,
A
A

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D
D

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caused somebody pain
A
A

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D
D

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You lived up to your name,
A
A

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didn't you, Joker James
D
D

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Verse 6

G
G

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A
A

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Sense of humor cannot woo her
G
G

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A
A

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You just threw another wheeze her way
G
G

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A
A

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Wizard pranks won't get you thanks
G
G

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A
A

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You just threw another love away
Verse 7
E
E

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Alice was a different kettle,

always wore a smile
A
A

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Am
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Her skin felt like heaven and
E
E

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laughter all the while
Am
Am

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Her sense of humor throws him
E
E

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Am
Am

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and deep in love he falls
E
E

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B
B
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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But when he tries to sign the paper
F#
F#
2

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the rubber pencil falls
B
B
2

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(He's a
Verse 8

joker...)
E
E

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B
B
2

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Joker James, you're not to blame,
E
E

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the joke's on you, now you're blue
B
B
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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It's such a shame, but that's the game,

Joker James
E
E

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Verse 9
B
B
2

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E
E

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Joker James, you did it again,
B
B
2

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caused somebody pain
E
E

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B
B
2

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E
E

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You lived up to your name, Jimmy,
B
B
2

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Joker James
Outro 1
E
E

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • D

  • Bbaug

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • Gm

    3

  • E

  • Am

  • B

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • F#

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Joker james by The who is D major.

The primary chords used in Joker james are A, D, Bbaug, Bm, G, Gm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, Bbaug, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Joker james is approximately 136 beats per minute.

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

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