Country, Folk

Come Monday Chords

Jimmy Buffett Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back classic about longing for a reunion at the start of a new week. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to capture the island feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Headin’ up to San Francisco

G D

For the Labor Day weekend show

G C

I got my Hush Puppies on

G D G

I guess I never was meant for glorious skiing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Verse 2

G C

I can’t help it honey

G D

You’re that much a part of me now

G C

Remember that night in Montana

G D G

Yeah, we kinda had a night thing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Bridge

Em C

I hope you’re enjoyin’ the scenery

G

I know that it’s pretty up there

D

We can go hikin’ on Tuesday

G

With you I’d walk anywhere

Verse 3

G C

California has worn me down

G D

I miss your sunny Southern smile

G C

And I can’t wait to see you again

G D G

To share what we both know now, darling

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Outro

G C

Yes, I’m goin’ by myself

G D

Next time I’ll take you and the kids

G C

Thank God for Bermuda

G D

It’s saved me more than once

G

Come Monday

C

Come Monday

G D

So good on Monday

G

Yeah

Practice tip: Work on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back classic about longing for a reunion at the start of a new week. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to capture the island feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Headin’ up to San Francisco

G D

For the Labor Day weekend show

G C

I got my Hush Puppies on

G D G

I guess I never was meant for glorious skiing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Verse 2

G C

I can’t help it honey

G D

You’re that much a part of me now

G C

Remember that night in Montana

G D G

Yeah, we kinda had a night thing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Bridge

Em C

I hope you’re enjoyin’ the scenery

G

I know that it’s pretty up there

D

We can go hikin’ on Tuesday

G

With you I’d walk anywhere

Verse 3

G C

California has worn me down

G D

I miss your sunny Southern smile

G C

And I can’t wait to see you again

G D G

To share what we both know now, darling

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Outro

G C

Yes, I’m goin’ by myself

G D

Next time I’ll take you and the kids

G C

Thank God for Bermuda

G D

It’s saved me more than once

G

Come Monday

C

Come Monday

G D

So good on Monday

G

Yeah

Practice tip: Work on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back classic about longing for a reunion at the start of a new week. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to capture the island feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Headin’ up to San Francisco

G D

For the Labor Day weekend show

G C

I got my Hush Puppies on

G D G

I guess I never was meant for glorious skiing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Verse 2

G C

I can’t help it honey

G D

You’re that much a part of me now

G C

Remember that night in Montana

G D G

Yeah, we kinda had a night thing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Bridge

Em C

I hope you’re enjoyin’ the scenery

G

I know that it’s pretty up there

D

We can go hikin’ on Tuesday

G

With you I’d walk anywhere

Verse 3

G C

California has worn me down

G D

I miss your sunny Southern smile

G C

And I can’t wait to see you again

G D G

To share what we both know now, darling

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Outro

G C

Yes, I’m goin’ by myself

G D

Next time I’ll take you and the kids

G C

Thank God for Bermuda

G D

It’s saved me more than once

G

Come Monday

C

Come Monday

G D

So good on Monday

G

Yeah

Practice tip: Work on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back classic about longing for a reunion at the start of a new week. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to capture the island feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Headin’ up to San Francisco

G D

For the Labor Day weekend show

G C

I got my Hush Puppies on

G D G

I guess I never was meant for glorious skiing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Verse 2

G C

I can’t help it honey

G D

You’re that much a part of me now

G C

Remember that night in Montana

G D G

Yeah, we kinda had a night thing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Bridge

Em C

I hope you’re enjoyin’ the scenery

G

I know that it’s pretty up there

D

We can go hikin’ on Tuesday

G

With you I’d walk anywhere

Verse 3

G C

California has worn me down

G D

I miss your sunny Southern smile

G C

And I can’t wait to see you again

G D G

To share what we both know now, darling

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Outro

G C

Yes, I’m goin’ by myself

G D

Next time I’ll take you and the kids

G C

Thank God for Bermuda

G D

It’s saved me more than once

G

Come Monday

C

Come Monday

G D

So good on Monday

G

Yeah

Practice tip: Work on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back classic about longing for a reunion at the start of a new week. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to capture the island feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Headin’ up to San Francisco

G D

For the Labor Day weekend show

G C

I got my Hush Puppies on

G D G

I guess I never was meant for glorious skiing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Verse 2

G C

I can’t help it honey

G D

You’re that much a part of me now

G C

Remember that night in Montana

G D G

Yeah, we kinda had a night thing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Bridge

Em C

I hope you’re enjoyin’ the scenery

G

I know that it’s pretty up there

D

We can go hikin’ on Tuesday

G

With you I’d walk anywhere

Verse 3

G C

California has worn me down

G D

I miss your sunny Southern smile

G C

And I can’t wait to see you again

G D G

To share what we both know now, darling

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Outro

G C

Yes, I’m goin’ by myself

G D

Next time I’ll take you and the kids

G C

Thank God for Bermuda

G D

It’s saved me more than once

G

Come Monday

C

Come Monday

G D

So good on Monday

G

Yeah

Practice tip: Work on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Gtap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back classic about longing for a reunion at the start of a new week. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to capture the island feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Headin’ up to San Francisco

G D

For the Labor Day weekend show

G C

I got my Hush Puppies on

G D G

I guess I never was meant for glorious skiing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Verse 2

G C

I can’t help it honey

G D

You’re that much a part of me now

G C

Remember that night in Montana

G D G

Yeah, we kinda had a night thing

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Bridge

Em C

I hope you’re enjoyin’ the scenery

G

I know that it’s pretty up there

D

We can go hikin’ on Tuesday

G

With you I’d walk anywhere

Verse 3

G C

California has worn me down

G D

I miss your sunny Southern smile

G C

And I can’t wait to see you again

G D G

To share what we both know now, darling

Chorus

C G

But come Monday, it’ll be alright

D G

Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight

C G

I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze

D G

And I just want you back by my side

Outro

G C

Yes, I’m goin’ by myself

G D

Next time I’ll take you and the kids

G C

Thank God for Bermuda

G D

It’s saved me more than once

G

Come Monday

C

Come Monday

G D

So good on Monday

G

Yeah

Practice tip: Work on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.