[Intro] D A Em G x2 [Verse 1] D A Em G Well, you know she is the mime, got a boyfriend in Japan D A Em G And he's better than his word or, at least, that's what I heard D A Em G When they fuck, she leaves her body for a while D A Em G And she pays for all his shit 'til he says thanks without a smile [Verse 2] D A Em G And his car is in the yard, he pretends it doesn't start D A Em G But she sees into his heart and the station ain't that far D A Em G On the corner, drops him, weeping like a child D A Em G He says thanks for the known promises, I appreciate your style [Chorus] D A Em G D Why'd you go and make it real? A Em G D Why'd you go and make it real? A Em G D Why'd you go and make it real? A Em G Why'd you go? [Verse 3] D A Em G Well, you know she is the mime, got a boyfriend in Japan D A Em G And he's better than his word or, at least, that's what I heard D A Em G When they fuck, she leaves her body for a while D A Em G And she pays for all his shit 'til he says thanks without a smile [Bridge] Em D A Ah-ah-ah G A What a turn to take Em D A Ah-ah-ah G A How about you break? Yeah [Chorus] D A Em G D Why'd you go and make it real? A Em G D Why'd you go and make it real? A Em G D Why'd you go and make it real? A Em G Why'd you go? [Verse 4] D A Em G Well, you know she is the mime, got a boyfriend in Japan D A Em G And he's better than his word or, at least, that's what I heard D A Em G When they fuck, she leaves her body for a while D A Em G And she pays for all his shit 'til he says thanks without a smile
Fontaines D.C. – Japan Chords on Piano & Ukulele
Watch: Fontaines D.C. - Japan (Official Music Video)
From Fontaines DC on YouTube. Play along with the chords above.
How to play Japan: key, chords and progression
Japan by Fontaines D.C. sits in D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: D, A, Em and G.
The progression the song keeps returning to is D – A – Em – G (I – V – ii – IV in D major). In solfa, that is doh – soh – reh – fah. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.
Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.
Chord diagrams
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Japan chords: questions
What key is Japan in?
Japan by Fontaines D.C. is in the key of D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).
What chords are in Japan?
Japan uses 4 chords: D, A, Em, G.
What is the chord progression of Japan?
The main progression is D – A – Em – G (I – V – ii – IV).
Is Japan easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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