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John Im Only Dancing by David Bowie - Guitar Chords

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Version 1
            I made this tab because I couldn't see a stripped down chord and lyric version that was satisfactory.
If you want something more advanced then Neckwringer has submitted a detailed and complete tab 
with strumming patterns and lead guitar.
You can find that here: http://tabs.--/d/david_bowie/john_im_only_dancing_ver2_tab.htm

Check it out!

Okay so the basic chords of this song are simple. The only disclaimer I will give is that the Fmaj7 in the
chorus sounds better if you play it as notated below:
Fmaj7
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[Intro]
Keep a G shape but quickly alternate between the B and the C on the A string. Listen to the record for timing!
G C G C G C

[Verse 1]
G
Well, Annie's pretty neat, she always eats her meat

Joe is awful strong, bet your life he's putting us on
C                   Am         C
Oh Lordy, oh Lordy, you know I need some loving
G
Oh, move me, touch me

[Chorus]
Em            Fmaj7
John, I'm only dancing
Em                            E
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
             F                G
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
         A
I'm only dancing

*Break similar to intro*
G C G C G C

[Verse 2]
G
Oh, shadow love was quick and clean, life's a well-thumbed machine

I saw you watching from the stairs, you're everyone that ever cared
C                    Am         C
Oh, Lordy, oh Lordy, you know I need some loving
G
Move me, touch me

[Chorus]
Em             Fmaj7
John, I'm only dancing
Em                            E
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
             F                G
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
         A
I'm only dancing

Em             Fmaj7
John, I'm only dancing
Em                            E
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
             F                G
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
         A
I'm only dancing

[Outro](keep playing the A to close out the song)
Dancing
Won't someone dance with me?
Touch me, ohh

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And that's pretty much it. I hope this is useful for someone other than me. Please let 
me know if there is any
mistakes or if you play it differently!
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