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Mr. Jones Chords

Counting Crows Intermediate Key of C 5 Chords 1 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Am · F · Dm · G · C

Mr. Jones Chords – Guitar

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Five chords

Am, F, Dm, G, and C. Mostly open chords.

2

Rhythmic strumming

Driving rhythm on the verse. The chorus opens up with big, ringing chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

I was down at the New Amsterdam,

Dm G

Staring at this yellow-haired girl.

Am F Dm

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation

G

With a black-haired flamenco dancer.

Chorus

C Am

We all want to be big, big stars,

F G

But we got different reasons for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mr. Jones"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C.

Is "Mr. Jones" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mr. Jones" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mr. Jones"?

It was written by Counting Crows.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · F · Dm · G · C

Mr. Jones Chords – Ukulele

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Five chords

Am, F, Dm, G, and C. Mostly open chords.

2

Rhythmic strumming

Driving rhythm on the verse. The chorus opens up with big, ringing chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

I was down at the New Amsterdam,

Dm G

Staring at this yellow-haired girl.

Am F Dm

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation

G

With a black-haired flamenco dancer.

Chorus

C Am

We all want to be big, big stars,

F G

But we got different reasons for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mr. Jones"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C.

Is "Mr. Jones" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mr. Jones" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mr. Jones"?

It was written by Counting Crows.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · F · Dm · G · C

Mr. Jones Chords – Piano

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Five chords

Am, F, Dm, G, and C. Mostly open chords.

2

Rhythmic strumming

Driving rhythm on the verse. The chorus opens up with big, ringing chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

I was down at the New Amsterdam,

Dm G

Staring at this yellow-haired girl.

Am F Dm

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation

G

With a black-haired flamenco dancer.

Chorus

C Am

We all want to be big, big stars,

F G

But we got different reasons for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mr. Jones"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C.

Is "Mr. Jones" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mr. Jones" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mr. Jones"?

It was written by Counting Crows.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · F · Dm · G · C

Mr. Jones Chords – Banjo

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Five chords

Am, F, Dm, G, and C. Mostly open chords.

2

Rhythmic strumming

Driving rhythm on the verse. The chorus opens up with big, ringing chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

I was down at the New Amsterdam,

Dm G

Staring at this yellow-haired girl.

Am F Dm

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation

G

With a black-haired flamenco dancer.

Chorus

C Am

We all want to be big, big stars,

F G

But we got different reasons for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mr. Jones"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C.

Is "Mr. Jones" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mr. Jones" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mr. Jones"?

It was written by Counting Crows.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · F · Dm · G · C

Mr. Jones Chords – Mandolin

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Five chords

Am, F, Dm, G, and C. Mostly open chords.

2

Rhythmic strumming

Driving rhythm on the verse. The chorus opens up with big, ringing chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

I was down at the New Amsterdam,

Dm G

Staring at this yellow-haired girl.

Am F Dm

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation

G

With a black-haired flamenco dancer.

Chorus

C Am

We all want to be big, big stars,

F G

But we got different reasons for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mr. Jones"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C.

Is "Mr. Jones" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mr. Jones" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mr. Jones"?

It was written by Counting Crows.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · F · Dm · G · C

Mr. Jones Chords – Harmonica

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Five chords

Am, F, Dm, G, and C. Mostly open chords.

2

Rhythmic strumming

Driving rhythm on the verse. The chorus opens up with big, ringing chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

I was down at the New Amsterdam,

Dm G

Staring at this yellow-haired girl.

Am F Dm

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation

G

With a black-haired flamenco dancer.

Chorus

C Am

We all want to be big, big stars,

F G

But we got different reasons for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mr. Jones"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C.

Is "Mr. Jones" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mr. Jones" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mr. Jones"?

It was written by Counting Crows.