Mar72020

Lauv – Julia Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsC Em G D

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This is the chords of Julia by Lauv on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Can we call it kinda? Yeah
C
When we met
That seems really good

[Verse 1]
C Em
When we met, I wasn’t me
G D
I was so numb, yeah, I was so lonely
C Em
Out on the run, I wasn’t free
G D
And you came along, but you couldn’t save me

[Pre-Chorus]
C
My hesitation and holdin’ my breath
Em G
I let you into the garden of my loneliness
G D
Wished that you left before it all burned down

[Chorus]
C
Oh, Julia
Em
I’m sorry what I do to ya
G
I push and pull and mess with your head
D
Then get in your bed ’cause I’m weak deep down
C
Oh, Julia
Em
I wish I never lied to ya
G
I never meant to hurt you like that
D
And if I could go back, I’d leave you alone

[Verse 2]
C Em
When I left, I wasn’t sure
G D
That I could love, love anymore

[Pre-Chorus]
C
But my hesitation and holdin’ my breath
Em G
I let you into the garden of my loneliness
G D
Wished that you left before it all burned down

[Outro]
C
I won’t lie to you no more
Em
I won’t lie to you no more
G
‘Cause I know I did before
D
Hope you find what you’re looking for
C Em G D

How to play Julia: key, chords and progression

To play Julia by Lauv, think in G major (one sharp: F♯). It takes 4 chords: C, Em, G and D.

Listen for C – Em – G – D (IV – vi – I – V in G major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is fah – lah – doh – soh. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.