Key: E · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: D, Em7, Em, G, A, Bm, C · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] D G Em7 |x4 [Verse 1] D G Em7 Jonah went down... to the docks D G Em7 To flee from the wrath of the Lord D G Em7 But the mark on his forehead was visible D G Em7 To everybody on board G C D They threw him down... into the water G C D But he did not drown [Chorus] D G Em7 D I'm on a balcony in Mobile, Alabama, G Em7 waiting for the wind to throw me down [Solo] D G Em7 x2 [Verse 2] D G Em7 Now the Lord told... the great fish D G Em7 Be free of your burden D G Em7 And Jonah emerged from his darkness D G Em7 ike a dancer crashing through the curtain G C D G And the plant grew... but it withered and it shriveled up and turned brown [Refrain] D G Em7 D I'm on a balcony in Mobile, Alabama, G Em7 waiting for the wind to throw me down [Bridge] Bm G D Lord, if you won't keep me safe and warm Bm G D Then send down the storm A Send down the storm [Solo] D G Em7 x4 [Verse 3] D G Em7 Jonah was sure... he heard voices D G Em7 Maybe just one voice but real clear D G Em7 And where he went, the voice followed, D G Em7 sometimes hardly loud enough to hear G C D “Shall I not spare the wise with the wicked? G C D Hold back my wrath from this town?” [Chorus] D G Em7 D I'm on a balcony in Mobile, Alabama, G Em7 waiting for the wind to throw me down [Outro] Bm G D May I address... the foreman of the jury? Bm G D Why do you hold back your fury? A Don’t hold back your fury D G Em x8 D
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 18th of April 2021, the track is released. The track is written by John Darnielle. The key of the song is E major to simplify the chords we use a capo on the 2nd fret.
Track Info
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- Song: Mobile
- Artist: The Mountain Goats
- Album: Dark in Here
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: E
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: D, Em7, Em, G, A, Bm, C
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| D – xx0232 Em7 – 020000 Em – 022000 G – 320003 A – x02220 Bm – x24432 C – x32010 | D – 2220 Em7 – 0202 Em – 0402 G – 0232 A – 2100 Bm – 2444 C – 0003 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords in?
The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords is in the key of E.
What chords do I need for The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords?
You need D, Em7, Em, G, A, Bm, C to play The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords.
Do I need a capo for The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords.
How hard is The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords to play on guitar?
The Mountain Goats – Mobile chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.