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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · G · Bm
Sweet Jane Chords – Guitar
The Velvet Underground’s classic rock song about contrasting lives and holding onto a simple, romantic ideal. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song uses a simple four-chord progression; focus on keeping a relaxed, steady strum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Standing on the corner, suitcase in my hand
D A
Jack is in his corset, Jane is in her vest
D G
And me, I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D A
Ridin’ in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
D A
You know, those were different times
Verse 2
D A
All the poets studied rules of verse
D A
And the ladies, they rolled their eyes
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Verse 3
D A
Some people, they like to go out dancing
D A
And other people, they have to work, just watch me now
D G
And there’s even some evil mothers
D A
Well they’re gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
D A
You know that, women, never really faint
D G
And that villains always blink their eyes, woo
D A
And that, you know, children are the only ones who blush
D A
And that, life is just to die
D G
But anyone who ever had a heart
D A
They wouldn’t turn around and break it
D A
And anyone who ever played a part
D G
They wouldn’t turn around and hate it
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Bridge
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Outro
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Practice tip: The entire song is built on D, G, A, and a single G chord. Practice switching between D and A, as that is the most common transition.
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · G · Bm
Sweet Jane Chords – Ukulele
The Velvet Underground’s classic rock song about contrasting lives and holding onto a simple, romantic ideal. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song uses a simple four-chord progression; focus on keeping a relaxed, steady strum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Standing on the corner, suitcase in my hand
D A
Jack is in his corset, Jane is in her vest
D G
And me, I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D A
Ridin’ in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
D A
You know, those were different times
Verse 2
D A
All the poets studied rules of verse
D A
And the ladies, they rolled their eyes
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Verse 3
D A
Some people, they like to go out dancing
D A
And other people, they have to work, just watch me now
D G
And there’s even some evil mothers
D A
Well they’re gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
D A
You know that, women, never really faint
D G
And that villains always blink their eyes, woo
D A
And that, you know, children are the only ones who blush
D A
And that, life is just to die
D G
But anyone who ever had a heart
D A
They wouldn’t turn around and break it
D A
And anyone who ever played a part
D G
They wouldn’t turn around and hate it
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Bridge
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Outro
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Practice tip: The entire song is built on D, G, A, and a single G chord. Practice switching between D and A, as that is the most common transition.
Dtap to play
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · G · Bm
Sweet Jane Chords – Piano
The Velvet Underground’s classic rock song about contrasting lives and holding onto a simple, romantic ideal. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song uses a simple four-chord progression; focus on keeping a relaxed, steady strum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Standing on the corner, suitcase in my hand
D A
Jack is in his corset, Jane is in her vest
D G
And me, I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D A
Ridin’ in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
D A
You know, those were different times
Verse 2
D A
All the poets studied rules of verse
D A
And the ladies, they rolled their eyes
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Verse 3
D A
Some people, they like to go out dancing
D A
And other people, they have to work, just watch me now
D G
And there’s even some evil mothers
D A
Well they’re gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
D A
You know that, women, never really faint
D G
And that villains always blink their eyes, woo
D A
And that, you know, children are the only ones who blush
D A
And that, life is just to die
D G
But anyone who ever had a heart
D A
They wouldn’t turn around and break it
D A
And anyone who ever played a part
D G
They wouldn’t turn around and hate it
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Bridge
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Outro
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Practice tip: The entire song is built on D, G, A, and a single G chord. Practice switching between D and A, as that is the most common transition.
Dtap to play
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Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · G · Bm
Sweet Jane Chords – Banjo
The Velvet Underground’s classic rock song about contrasting lives and holding onto a simple, romantic ideal. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song uses a simple four-chord progression; focus on keeping a relaxed, steady strum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Standing on the corner, suitcase in my hand
D A
Jack is in his corset, Jane is in her vest
D G
And me, I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D A
Ridin’ in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
D A
You know, those were different times
Verse 2
D A
All the poets studied rules of verse
D A
And the ladies, they rolled their eyes
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Verse 3
D A
Some people, they like to go out dancing
D A
And other people, they have to work, just watch me now
D G
And there’s even some evil mothers
D A
Well they’re gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
D A
You know that, women, never really faint
D G
And that villains always blink their eyes, woo
D A
And that, you know, children are the only ones who blush
D A
And that, life is just to die
D G
But anyone who ever had a heart
D A
They wouldn’t turn around and break it
D A
And anyone who ever played a part
D G
They wouldn’t turn around and hate it
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Bridge
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Outro
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Practice tip: The entire song is built on D, G, A, and a single G chord. Practice switching between D and A, as that is the most common transition.
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · G · Bm
Sweet Jane Chords – Mandolin
The Velvet Underground’s classic rock song about contrasting lives and holding onto a simple, romantic ideal. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song uses a simple four-chord progression; focus on keeping a relaxed, steady strum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Standing on the corner, suitcase in my hand
D A
Jack is in his corset, Jane is in her vest
D G
And me, I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D A
Ridin’ in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
D A
You know, those were different times
Verse 2
D A
All the poets studied rules of verse
D A
And the ladies, they rolled their eyes
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Verse 3
D A
Some people, they like to go out dancing
D A
And other people, they have to work, just watch me now
D G
And there’s even some evil mothers
D A
Well they’re gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
D A
You know that, women, never really faint
D G
And that villains always blink their eyes, woo
D A
And that, you know, children are the only ones who blush
D A
And that, life is just to die
D G
But anyone who ever had a heart
D A
They wouldn’t turn around and break it
D A
And anyone who ever played a part
D G
They wouldn’t turn around and hate it
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Bridge
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Outro
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Practice tip: The entire song is built on D, G, A, and a single G chord. Practice switching between D and A, as that is the most common transition.
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · G · Bm
Sweet Jane Chords – Harmonica
The Velvet Underground’s classic rock song about contrasting lives and holding onto a simple, romantic ideal. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This song uses a simple four-chord progression; focus on keeping a relaxed, steady strum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Standing on the corner, suitcase in my hand
D A
Jack is in his corset, Jane is in her vest
D G
And me, I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D A
Ridin’ in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
D A
You know, those were different times
Verse 2
D A
All the poets studied rules of verse
D A
And the ladies, they rolled their eyes
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Verse 3
D A
Some people, they like to go out dancing
D A
And other people, they have to work, just watch me now
D G
And there’s even some evil mothers
D A
Well they’re gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
D A
You know that, women, never really faint
D G
And that villains always blink their eyes, woo
D A
And that, you know, children are the only ones who blush
D A
And that, life is just to die
D G
But anyone who ever had a heart
D A
They wouldn’t turn around and break it
D A
And anyone who ever played a part
D G
They wouldn’t turn around and hate it
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Bridge
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
G D A
Heavenly wine and roses seem to whisper to me when you smile
Chorus
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
D G D A
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Outro
D A
I’ll tell you something
D A
Jack, he is a banker
D G
And Jane, she is a clerk
D A
And both of them are saving up their money
D A
And when they come home from work
D G
Sittin’ down by the fire
D A
The radio does play a classical song
D A
I’m in a rock ‘n’ roll band
D G D
’Cause it’s so fun to play
Practice tip: The entire song is built on D, G, A, and a single G chord. Practice switching between D and A, as that is the most common transition.