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Alan Jackson - Don’t Rock The Jukebox Chords

ChordsG, C, D, A
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram


Don’t rock the juke[G]box, [C]I wanna hear some [G]Jones.
‘Cause my heart ain’t [G]ready for the Rolling [D]Stones.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
[C]So don’t rock the [G]jukebox [D]play me a country [G]song.


Before you drop that [C]quarter keep one thing in [G]mind
You got a heartbroke [A]hillbilly standing here in [D]line
I’ve been down and [C]lonely ever since she [G]left [C]
Before you punch that [G]number [D]could I make one [G]request


Don’t rock the juke[G]box, [C]I wanna hear some [G]Jones.
‘Cause my heart ain’t [G]ready for the Rolling [D]Stones.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
[C]So don’t rock the [G]jukebox [D]play me a country [G]song.


I ain’t got [C]nothing against rock & [G]roll
But when your heart’s been [A]broken you need a song that’s [D]slow
There ain’t nothing like a [C]steel guitar to drown a [G]memory [C]
Before you spend your [G]money babe [D]play a song for [G]me


Don’t rock the juke[G]box, [C]I wanna hear George [G]Jones
My heart ain’t [G]ready for the Rolling [D]Stones.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
[C]So don’t rock the [G]jukebox [D]play me a country [G]song.

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AlbumDon't Rock The Jukebox
GenresCountry
Year1991
KeyG

How to play Don't Rock The Jukebox on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Alan Jackson - Don't Rock The Jukebox on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Don't Rock The Jukebox uses these transitions most often: C → G (16), G → C (14), and D → G (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - C chord transition.

1. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
G to C

2. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
G to D

3. G → A chord transition

To move from G to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
G to A

4. A → D chord transition

To move from A to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
A to D

5. D → C chord transition

To move from D to C;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Don't Rock The Jukebox.

  • Don't Rock The Jukebox includes 52 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Don't Rock The Jukebox contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Don't Rock The Jukebox connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → D: 24%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%