Key: G · BPM: 135 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: C/G, Em · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] C/G Em Do do do C/G Em La la la [Verse 1] C/G Em My friend Sally says she knows ya C/G Em Got a funny point of view C/G Em Says you got away with murder C/G Em Maybe one time, maybe two C/G Em Something happens in the morning C/G Em When I can’t see those failing eyes C/G Em I can’t find a good word for ya C/G Em Does it come as a surprise? [Chorus] C/G Em I don’t think we’d rhyme C/G Em I will wear you down in time C/G Em I will hurt you, I’ll desert you C/G Em I am Jackie down the line [Verse 2] C/G Em Said did Sally ’bout a future C/G Em Before you bored of her as well C/G Em If all you want is entertainment C/G Em If you can’t have it you make hell [Pre-Chorus] C/G Em Don’t make no odds for ye C/G Em To be told, yeah C/G Em Don’t make no odds for ye C/G Em To be told, yeah [Chorus] C/G Em I don’t think we’d rhyme C/G Em I will wear you down in time C/G Em I will hurt you, I’ll desert you C/G Em I am Jackie down the line C/G Em I don’t think we’d rhyme C/G Em I will make your secrets mine C/G Em I will hate ye, I’ll debase ye C/G Em I am Jackie down the line C/G Em Do do do C/G Em La la la [Verse 3] C/G Em So come on down to Sally’s boneyard C/G Em See her spirit in decline C/G Em See the handsome mourners crying C/G Em They hawked a beating heart for a sturdy spine, yeah C/G Em C/G What good is happiness to me Em C/G If I’ve to wield it carefully? Em C/G For care I’ll always come up short Em It’s only right [Chorus] C/G Em I don’t think we’d rhyme C/G Em I will wear you down in time C/G Em I will hurt you, I’ll desert you C/G Em I’m one Jackeen of a line C/G Em I don’t think we’d rhyme C/G Em I will take up all your time C/G Em I will chew ye, I’ll go through ye C/G Em I am Jackie down the line C/G Em I don’t think we’d rhyme C/G Em I will make your secrets mine C/G Em I will hate ye, I’ll debase ye C/G Em I am Jackie down the line C/G Em And I will stone ye, I’ll alone ye C/G Em I am Jackie down the line C/G Em If I can make you, I can break you C/G Em I am Jackie down the line C/G Em I am Jackie down the line [Outro] C/G Em Do do do C/G Em La la la
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 11th of January 2022, the track was released produced by Dan Carey. The song was written by Tom Coll, Grian Chatten, Conor Deegan III, Conor Curley & Carlos O’Connell.
Track Info
- Song: Jackie Down The Line
- Artist: Fontaines D.C.
- Written by Tom Coll, Grian Chatten, Conor Deegan III, Conor Curley & Carlos O’Connell
- Produced by Dan Carey
- Album: Skinty Fia (2022)
- Released Date: 11 January 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: C/G, Em
- BPM: 135
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C/G – 332010 Em – 022000 | C/G – 0003 Em – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Jackie Down The Line in?
Jackie Down The Line is in the key of G.
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What chords do I need for Jackie Down The Line?
You need C/G, Em to play Jackie Down The Line by Fontaines D.C..
Do I need a capo for Jackie Down The Line?
No capo is needed to play Jackie Down The Line by Fontaines D.C..
How hard is Jackie Down The Line to play on guitar?
Jackie Down The Line by Fontaines D.C. is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.