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Jealous Guy Chords

John Lennon Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am

John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s confessional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was dreaming of the past

G D

And my heart was beating fast

G C

I began to lose control, I began to lose control

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Verse 2

G C

I was trying to catch your eyes

G D

Thought that you was trying to hide

G C

I was swallowing my pain, I was swallowing my pain

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Bridge

C G

Watch out, I’m just a jealous guy

C G

Look out, baby, I’m just a jealous guy

Verse 3

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of the song; practice switching between these shapes cleanly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am

John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s confessional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was dreaming of the past

G D

And my heart was beating fast

G C

I began to lose control, I began to lose control

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Verse 2

G C

I was trying to catch your eyes

G D

Thought that you was trying to hide

G C

I was swallowing my pain, I was swallowing my pain

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Bridge

C G

Watch out, I’m just a jealous guy

C G

Look out, baby, I’m just a jealous guy

Verse 3

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of the song; practice switching between these shapes cleanly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am

John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s confessional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was dreaming of the past

G D

And my heart was beating fast

G C

I began to lose control, I began to lose control

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Verse 2

G C

I was trying to catch your eyes

G D

Thought that you was trying to hide

G C

I was swallowing my pain, I was swallowing my pain

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Bridge

C G

Watch out, I’m just a jealous guy

C G

Look out, baby, I’m just a jealous guy

Verse 3

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of the song; practice switching between these shapes cleanly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am

John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s confessional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was dreaming of the past

G D

And my heart was beating fast

G C

I began to lose control, I began to lose control

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Verse 2

G C

I was trying to catch your eyes

G D

Thought that you was trying to hide

G C

I was swallowing my pain, I was swallowing my pain

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Bridge

C G

Watch out, I’m just a jealous guy

C G

Look out, baby, I’m just a jealous guy

Verse 3

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of the song; practice switching between these shapes cleanly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am

John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s confessional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was dreaming of the past

G D

And my heart was beating fast

G C

I began to lose control, I began to lose control

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Verse 2

G C

I was trying to catch your eyes

G D

Thought that you was trying to hide

G C

I was swallowing my pain, I was swallowing my pain

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Bridge

C G

Watch out, I’m just a jealous guy

C G

Look out, baby, I’m just a jealous guy

Verse 3

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of the song; practice switching between these shapes cleanly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am

John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s confessional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was dreaming of the past

G D

And my heart was beating fast

G C

I began to lose control, I began to lose control

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Verse 2

G C

I was trying to catch your eyes

G D

Thought that you was trying to hide

G C

I was swallowing my pain, I was swallowing my pain

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Bridge

C G

Watch out, I’m just a jealous guy

C G

Look out, baby, I’m just a jealous guy

Verse 3

G C

I didn’t mean to hurt you

G D

I’m sorry that I made you cry

G C

Oh my I didn’t want to hurt you

G D

I’m just a jealous guy

Chorus

G

I was feeling insecure

C G

You might not love me anymore

D

I was shivering inside

G

I was shivering inside

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of the song; practice switching between these shapes cleanly before adding the lyrics.