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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.

Don’trockthe Gjukebox,CIwannahearsomeGJones.
‘Causemyheartain’tGreadyfortheRollingDStones.
Idon’tfeellikeGrockingsincemybaby’sGgone.
CSodon’trocktheGjukeboxDplaymeacountryGsong.
BeforeyoudropthatCquarterkeeponethinginGmind
YougotaheartbrokeAhillbillystandinghereinDline
I’vebeendownandClonelyeversincesheGleftC
BeforeyoupunchthatGnumberDcouldImakeoneGrequest
Don’trockthe Gjukebox,CIwannahearsomeGJones.
‘Causemyheartain’tGreadyfortheRollingDStones.
Idon’tfeellikeGrockingsincemybaby’sGgone.
CSodon’trocktheGjukeboxDplaymeacountryGsong.
Iain’tgotCnothingagainstrock&Groll
Butwhenyourheart’sbeenAbrokenyouneedasongthat’sDslow
Thereain’tnothinglikeaCsteelguitartodrownaGmemoryC
BeforeyouspendyourGmoneybabeDplayasongforGme
Don’trockthe Gjukebox,CIwannahearGeorgeGJones
Myheartain’tGreadyfortheRollingDStones.
Idon’tfeellikeGrockingsincemybaby’sGgone.
Idon’tfeellikeGrockingsincemybaby’sGgone.
CSodon’trocktheGjukeboxDplaymeacountryGsong.
AlbumDon't Rock The Jukebox
GenresCountry
Year1991
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 14 times.

G to C

2. G → D chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

G to D

3. G → A chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

G to A

4. A → D chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

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%