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Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Chords

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ChordsG, C, D, A, F
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 A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

GCGD
TheGmamaPyjamarolledoutofbedandsherantothepolice Cstation
WhentheDpapafoundouthebegantoshoutandhestartedthe Ginvestigation
It’sagainsttheDlaw,itwasagainsttheGlaw
WhatthemamaDsaw,itwasagainsttheGlaw
GMamalookeddownandspitonthegroundeverytimemynamegets Cmentioned
AndtheDpapasaid,Oi,whenIgetthatboy
I’mgonnastickhiminthehouseof Gdetention
WellI’monmyCway,Idon’tknowGwhereI’mgoing
I’monmyCway,takingmyGtimebutIAdon’tknowDwhere
GoodbyetoCRosie,thequeenof GCorona
SeeingGmeandFJulioCdownbytheDschoolyardGCGD
SeeingGmeandFJulioCdownbytheDschoolyardGCGD
Whoaoh
InaGcoupleofdaysthey’regonnatakemeaway
ButthepressletthestoryCleak
AndwhentheDradicalpriestcomestogetmereleased
WeisallonthecoverofGNewsweek
WellI’monmyCway,Idon’tknowGwhereI’mgoing
I’monmyCway,takingmyGtimebutIAdon’tknowDwhere
GoodbyetoCRosie,thequeenof GCorona
SeeingGmeandFJulioCdownbytheDschoolyardGCGD
SeeingGmeandFJulioCdownbytheDschoolyardGCGD
SeeingGmeandFJulioCdownbytheDschoolyardGCGD
SeeingGmeandFJulioCdownbytheDschoolyardGCGD
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ArtistPaul Simon
AlbumThe Muppets
GenresFolk, Folk Rock, Rock
Year1972
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 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.

Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard uses these transitions most often: D → G (17), G → C (14), and C → G (13). 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

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

Switching 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 14 times.

G to C

2. G → D chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

G to D

3. C → D chord transition

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

Switching 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, played 9 times.

C to D

4. G → A chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

G to A

5. A → D chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

6. G → F chord transition

Switching from G to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  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 A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

7. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C:

  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 B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.

  • Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard includes 80 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 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%
    • C → D: 11%
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