Jane Says Chords

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · A

Jane Says Chords – Guitar

Jane’s Addiction’s raw and confessional portrait of a friend’s struggles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Jane says, “I’m done with Sergio”
G C
He treats me like a rag doll”
G C G
She hides the spoon in a drawer
G C G
She don’t like sittin’ around
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 2

 
G C G C G
She only knows if she’s getting her next fix
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Jane says, “Have you seen my wig around?”
G C G
I feel naked without it”
G C G C
She knows they all want her to go
G C G C
That’s okay, man, ’cause she don’t like them anyway
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Bridge

 
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Outro

 
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
 

Practice tip: The song’s groove comes from the steady, relaxed strum. Practice the G to C transition until you can do it without stopping the rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jane Says"?

You need 2 beginner-friendly chords: G and A.

Is "Jane Says" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jane Says" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jane Says"?

It was written by Perry Farrell, and released in 1988.

Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · A

Jane Says Chords – Ukulele

Jane’s Addiction’s raw and confessional portrait of a friend’s struggles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Jane says, “I’m done with Sergio”
G C
He treats me like a rag doll”
G C G
She hides the spoon in a drawer
G C G
She don’t like sittin’ around
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 2

 
G C G C G
She only knows if she’s getting her next fix
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Jane says, “Have you seen my wig around?”
G C G
I feel naked without it”
G C G C
She knows they all want her to go
G C G C
That’s okay, man, ’cause she don’t like them anyway
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Bridge

 
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Outro

 
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
 

Practice tip: The song’s groove comes from the steady, relaxed strum. Practice the G to C transition until you can do it without stopping the rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jane Says"?

You need 2 beginner-friendly chords: G and A.

Is "Jane Says" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jane Says" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jane Says"?

It was written by Perry Farrell, and released in 1988.

Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · A

Jane Says Chords – Piano

Jane’s Addiction’s raw and confessional portrait of a friend’s struggles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Jane says, “I’m done with Sergio”
G C
He treats me like a rag doll”
G C G
She hides the spoon in a drawer
G C G
She don’t like sittin’ around
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 2

 
G C G C G
She only knows if she’s getting her next fix
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Jane says, “Have you seen my wig around?”
G C G
I feel naked without it”
G C G C
She knows they all want her to go
G C G C
That’s okay, man, ’cause she don’t like them anyway
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Bridge

 
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Outro

 
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
 

Practice tip: The song’s groove comes from the steady, relaxed strum. Practice the G to C transition until you can do it without stopping the rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jane Says"?

You need 2 beginner-friendly chords: G and A.

Is "Jane Says" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jane Says" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jane Says"?

It was written by Perry Farrell, and released in 1988.

Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · A

Jane Says Chords – Banjo

Jane’s Addiction’s raw and confessional portrait of a friend’s struggles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Jane says, “I’m done with Sergio”
G C
He treats me like a rag doll”
G C G
She hides the spoon in a drawer
G C G
She don’t like sittin’ around
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 2

 
G C G C G
She only knows if she’s getting her next fix
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Jane says, “Have you seen my wig around?”
G C G
I feel naked without it”
G C G C
She knows they all want her to go
G C G C
That’s okay, man, ’cause she don’t like them anyway
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Bridge

 
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Outro

 
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
 

Practice tip: The song’s groove comes from the steady, relaxed strum. Practice the G to C transition until you can do it without stopping the rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jane Says"?

You need 2 beginner-friendly chords: G and A.

Is "Jane Says" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jane Says" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jane Says"?

It was written by Perry Farrell, and released in 1988.

Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · A

Jane Says Chords – Mandolin

Jane’s Addiction’s raw and confessional portrait of a friend’s struggles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Jane says, “I’m done with Sergio”
G C
He treats me like a rag doll”
G C G
She hides the spoon in a drawer
G C G
She don’t like sittin’ around
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 2

 
G C G C G
She only knows if she’s getting her next fix
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Jane says, “Have you seen my wig around?”
G C G
I feel naked without it”
G C G C
She knows they all want her to go
G C G C
That’s okay, man, ’cause she don’t like them anyway
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Bridge

 
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Outro

 
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
 

Practice tip: The song’s groove comes from the steady, relaxed strum. Practice the G to C transition until you can do it without stopping the rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jane Says"?

You need 2 beginner-friendly chords: G and A.

Is "Jane Says" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jane Says" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jane Says"?

It was written by Perry Farrell, and released in 1988.

Gtap to play
Atap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · A

Jane Says Chords – Harmonica

Jane’s Addiction’s raw and confessional portrait of a friend’s struggles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C
Jane says, “I’m done with Sergio”
G C
He treats me like a rag doll”
G C G
She hides the spoon in a drawer
G C G
She don’t like sittin’ around
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 2

 
G C G C G
She only knows if she’s getting her next fix
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Jane says, “Have you seen my wig around?”
G C G
I feel naked without it”
G C G C
She knows they all want her to go
G C G C
That’s okay, man, ’cause she don’t like them anyway
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Bridge

 
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
G C G
She’s goin’ away
 

Chorus

 
C G C
Jane says, “I’m goin’ away to Spain
G C G
When I get my money saved”
C G C
Jane says, “I’ve never been in love
G C G
No, I don’t know what it is”
 

Outro

 
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
G
Jane says…
 

Practice tip: The song’s groove comes from the steady, relaxed strum. Practice the G to C transition until you can do it without stopping the rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jane Says"?

You need 2 beginner-friendly chords: G and A.

Is "Jane Says" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jane Says" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jane Says"?

It was written by Perry Farrell, and released in 1988.