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Richard Thompson - Don’t Sit On My Jimmy Shands Chords

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ChordsF, G, C, C7, D
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

FGCC
GWhenthepartyhitfullswing,CIsawyoucomereelingin
YouGhadthatsixpackina Cstranglehold
GNowyoustagger,nowyousway,Cwhydon’tyoufalltheotherway?
‘CauseFI’vegotsomethingGhereworthmorethanCgoldC7
Isaid,FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
GTheydon’tmendwithstickytapeandCglueC7
FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
AndFthat’smyveryGbestadvicetoCyou
GCallmeprecious,Idon’tmind,C78’sarehardtofind
YouGjustcan’tgettheshellacsincetheCwar
GThisone’stheBeltonabrand,Cfinestlabelintheland
FTheydon’tmake’emGlikethat CanymoreC7
Isaid,FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
GUnlessyouwannawindupblackandCblueC7
FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
AndFthat’smyveryGbestadvicetoCyou
GCDG
GDarling,thoughyou’retwicemysize,CIdon’tmeantopatronize
GHoney,letmeleadyoubytheChand
GFindalaporfindachair,Cyoucanparkitanywhere
FJustdon’trestyourGcheeksagainstmyCmanC7
Isaid,FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
GTheydon’tmendwithstickytapeandCglueC7
FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
AndFthat’smyveryGbestadvicetoCyou
GNoshindigishalfcompletewithCoutthatfamouspolkabeat
GThat’swhytheyinviteme,I Csuppose
GWaltzes,Strathspey’s,eightsomereels,Cnowyouknowhowgooditfeels
FCrankthathandleGbabe,awaysheCgoesC7
Isaid,FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
GUnlessyouwannawindupblackandCblueC7
FDon’tsitonmyJimmyShands,Cdon’tsitonmyJimmyShands
AndFthat’smyveryGbestadvicetoCyou
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ArtistRichard Thompson
AlbumRumor and Sigh
GenresFolk, Folk Rock, Rock
Year1991
KeyF
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Richard Thompson - Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 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 Sit On My Jimmy Shands uses these transitions most often: G → C (26), C → G (16), and F → G (9). 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 F - G chord transition.

1. F → G chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to G:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

F to G

2. G → C chord transition

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

Here's how 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 verse, played 26 times.

G to C

3. C → F chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Switching from C to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

C to F

4. C → C7 chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar C7 chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-3-1-0Guitar C7 chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to C7:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

C to C7

5. C7 → F chord transition

Here's how to move from C7 to F:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

6. C → D chord transition

Here's how to move from C to D:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

7. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands.

  • Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands includes 85 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → F: 16%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
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