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Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Chords – Guitar
Paul Simon’s upbeat tale of youthful rebellion and mysterious consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, relaxed feel to match the story-telling vibe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
The mama pajama rolled out of bed
D A
And she ran to the police station
A
When the papa found out he began to shout
D A
And he started the investiga-tion
A
It’s a-gainst the law
D
It was against the law
A
What the mama saw
D A
It was against the law
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Verse 2
A
In a couple of days they come and take me away
D A
But the press let the story leak
A
And when the radical priest come to get me released
D A
We was all on the cover of Newsweek
A
And I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Bridge
D A D A
Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Corona
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
Verse 3
A
Well I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, A and D. Practice switching between them cleanly while maintaining the steady strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.
Is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1972.
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Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Chords – Ukulele
Paul Simon’s upbeat tale of youthful rebellion and mysterious consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, relaxed feel to match the story-telling vibe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
The mama pajama rolled out of bed
D A
And she ran to the police station
A
When the papa found out he began to shout
D A
And he started the investiga-tion
A
It’s a-gainst the law
D
It was against the law
A
What the mama saw
D A
It was against the law
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Verse 2
A
In a couple of days they come and take me away
D A
But the press let the story leak
A
And when the radical priest come to get me released
D A
We was all on the cover of Newsweek
A
And I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Bridge
D A D A
Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Corona
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
Verse 3
A
Well I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, A and D. Practice switching between them cleanly while maintaining the steady strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.
Is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1972.
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Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Chords – Piano
Paul Simon’s upbeat tale of youthful rebellion and mysterious consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, relaxed feel to match the story-telling vibe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
The mama pajama rolled out of bed
D A
And she ran to the police station
A
When the papa found out he began to shout
D A
And he started the investiga-tion
A
It’s a-gainst the law
D
It was against the law
A
What the mama saw
D A
It was against the law
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Verse 2
A
In a couple of days they come and take me away
D A
But the press let the story leak
A
And when the radical priest come to get me released
D A
We was all on the cover of Newsweek
A
And I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Bridge
D A D A
Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Corona
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
Verse 3
A
Well I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, A and D. Practice switching between them cleanly while maintaining the steady strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.
Is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1972.
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Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Chords – Banjo
Paul Simon’s upbeat tale of youthful rebellion and mysterious consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, relaxed feel to match the story-telling vibe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
The mama pajama rolled out of bed
D A
And she ran to the police station
A
When the papa found out he began to shout
D A
And he started the investiga-tion
A
It’s a-gainst the law
D
It was against the law
A
What the mama saw
D A
It was against the law
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Verse 2
A
In a couple of days they come and take me away
D A
But the press let the story leak
A
And when the radical priest come to get me released
D A
We was all on the cover of Newsweek
A
And I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Bridge
D A D A
Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Corona
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
Verse 3
A
Well I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, A and D. Practice switching between them cleanly while maintaining the steady strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.
Is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1972.
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Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Chords – Mandolin
Paul Simon’s upbeat tale of youthful rebellion and mysterious consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, relaxed feel to match the story-telling vibe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
The mama pajama rolled out of bed
D A
And she ran to the police station
A
When the papa found out he began to shout
D A
And he started the investiga-tion
A
It’s a-gainst the law
D
It was against the law
A
What the mama saw
D A
It was against the law
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Verse 2
A
In a couple of days they come and take me away
D A
But the press let the story leak
A
And when the radical priest come to get me released
D A
We was all on the cover of Newsweek
A
And I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Bridge
D A D A
Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Corona
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
Verse 3
A
Well I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, A and D. Practice switching between them cleanly while maintaining the steady strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.
Is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1972.
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Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Chords – Harmonica
Paul Simon’s upbeat tale of youthful rebellion and mysterious consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep a bouncy, relaxed feel to match the story-telling vibe.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
The mama pajama rolled out of bed
D A
And she ran to the police station
A
When the papa found out he began to shout
D A
And he started the investiga-tion
A
It’s a-gainst the law
D
It was against the law
A
What the mama saw
D A
It was against the law
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Verse 2
A
In a couple of days they come and take me away
D A
But the press let the story leak
A
And when the radical priest come to get me released
D A
We was all on the cover of Newsweek
A
And I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Bridge
D A D A
Goodbye Rosie, the queen of Corona
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
D A
See you and Julio
D A
Down by the schoolyard
Verse 3
A
Well I’m on my way
D
I don’t know where I’m going
A
I’m on my way
D A
I’m taking my time but I don’t know where
Chorus
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard
A D A
Me and Julio down by the school-yard
Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, A and D. Practice switching between them cleanly while maintaining the steady strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.
Is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1972.