Plastic Jesus Chords

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D

Plastic Jesus Chords – Guitar

A traditional folk song with darkly humorous and satirical lyrics about faith and materialism. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on keeping a steady, relaxed tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G
I don’t care if it rains or freezes
C
Long as I got my plastic Jesus
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Comes in colors, pink and pleasant
C
Glows in the dark, it’s iridescent
G D
Take it with you when you’re traveling far
 

Chorus

 
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Sittin’ on the dashboard of your car
 

Verse 2

 
G
Don’t you see that it’s not real
C
Just a piece of automobile
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to worry if it breaks or busts
C
Can be repaired with household dust
G D
Or a little bit of chewing gum and tar
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
G
I don’t care if it’s foggy or it’s clear
C
I got my plastic Savior here
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to pray to make it work
C
It’s got a little light that gives a jerk
G D
And a little sign that says, “No U-Turn”
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Plastic Jesus"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Plastic Jesus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Plastic Jesus" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Plastic Jesus"?

It was written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D

Plastic Jesus Chords – Ukulele

A traditional folk song with darkly humorous and satirical lyrics about faith and materialism. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on keeping a steady, relaxed tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G
I don’t care if it rains or freezes
C
Long as I got my plastic Jesus
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Comes in colors, pink and pleasant
C
Glows in the dark, it’s iridescent
G D
Take it with you when you’re traveling far
 

Chorus

 
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Sittin’ on the dashboard of your car
 

Verse 2

 
G
Don’t you see that it’s not real
C
Just a piece of automobile
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to worry if it breaks or busts
C
Can be repaired with household dust
G D
Or a little bit of chewing gum and tar
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
G
I don’t care if it’s foggy or it’s clear
C
I got my plastic Savior here
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to pray to make it work
C
It’s got a little light that gives a jerk
G D
And a little sign that says, “No U-Turn”
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Plastic Jesus"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Plastic Jesus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Plastic Jesus" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Plastic Jesus"?

It was written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D

Plastic Jesus Chords – Piano

A traditional folk song with darkly humorous and satirical lyrics about faith and materialism. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on keeping a steady, relaxed tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G
I don’t care if it rains or freezes
C
Long as I got my plastic Jesus
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Comes in colors, pink and pleasant
C
Glows in the dark, it’s iridescent
G D
Take it with you when you’re traveling far
 

Chorus

 
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Sittin’ on the dashboard of your car
 

Verse 2

 
G
Don’t you see that it’s not real
C
Just a piece of automobile
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to worry if it breaks or busts
C
Can be repaired with household dust
G D
Or a little bit of chewing gum and tar
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
G
I don’t care if it’s foggy or it’s clear
C
I got my plastic Savior here
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to pray to make it work
C
It’s got a little light that gives a jerk
G D
And a little sign that says, “No U-Turn”
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Plastic Jesus"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Plastic Jesus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Plastic Jesus" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Plastic Jesus"?

It was written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D

Plastic Jesus Chords – Banjo

A traditional folk song with darkly humorous and satirical lyrics about faith and materialism. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on keeping a steady, relaxed tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G
I don’t care if it rains or freezes
C
Long as I got my plastic Jesus
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Comes in colors, pink and pleasant
C
Glows in the dark, it’s iridescent
G D
Take it with you when you’re traveling far
 

Chorus

 
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Sittin’ on the dashboard of your car
 

Verse 2

 
G
Don’t you see that it’s not real
C
Just a piece of automobile
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to worry if it breaks or busts
C
Can be repaired with household dust
G D
Or a little bit of chewing gum and tar
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
G
I don’t care if it’s foggy or it’s clear
C
I got my plastic Savior here
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to pray to make it work
C
It’s got a little light that gives a jerk
G D
And a little sign that says, “No U-Turn”
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Plastic Jesus"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Plastic Jesus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Plastic Jesus" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Plastic Jesus"?

It was written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D

Plastic Jesus Chords – Mandolin

A traditional folk song with darkly humorous and satirical lyrics about faith and materialism. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on keeping a steady, relaxed tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G
I don’t care if it rains or freezes
C
Long as I got my plastic Jesus
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Comes in colors, pink and pleasant
C
Glows in the dark, it’s iridescent
G D
Take it with you when you’re traveling far
 

Chorus

 
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Sittin’ on the dashboard of your car
 

Verse 2

 
G
Don’t you see that it’s not real
C
Just a piece of automobile
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to worry if it breaks or busts
C
Can be repaired with household dust
G D
Or a little bit of chewing gum and tar
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
G
I don’t care if it’s foggy or it’s clear
C
I got my plastic Savior here
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to pray to make it work
C
It’s got a little light that gives a jerk
G D
And a little sign that says, “No U-Turn”
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Plastic Jesus"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Plastic Jesus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Plastic Jesus" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Plastic Jesus"?

It was written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D

Plastic Jesus Chords – Harmonica

A traditional folk song with darkly humorous and satirical lyrics about faith and materialism. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on keeping a steady, relaxed tempo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G
I don’t care if it rains or freezes
C
Long as I got my plastic Jesus
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Comes in colors, pink and pleasant
C
Glows in the dark, it’s iridescent
G D
Take it with you when you’re traveling far
 

Chorus

 
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
C G
Get yourself a sweet plastic Jesus
D G
Sittin’ on the dashboard of your car
 

Verse 2

 
G
Don’t you see that it’s not real
C
Just a piece of automobile
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to worry if it breaks or busts
C
Can be repaired with household dust
G D
Or a little bit of chewing gum and tar
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
G
I don’t care if it’s foggy or it’s clear
C
I got my plastic Savior here
G D
Sittin’ on the dashboard of my car
G
Don’t have to pray to make it work
C
It’s got a little light that gives a jerk
G D
And a little sign that says, “No U-Turn”
 

Chorus

 

[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[C]Get yourself a sweet [G]plastic Jesus
[D]Sittin’ on the dashboard of your [G]car
[/verse]

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Plastic Jesus"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Plastic Jesus" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Plastic Jesus" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Plastic Jesus"?

It was written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, and released in 1957.