I made this tab because I couldn't see a stripped down chord and lyric version that was satisfactory. If you
want something more advanced then Neckwringer has submitted a detailed and complete tab with strumming patterns
and lead guitar.
You can find that here:-
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/d/david_bowie/john_im_only_dancing_ver2_tab.htm
Check it out!
Okay so the basic chords of this song are simple. The only disclaimer I will give is that the in the
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Keep a shape but quickly alternate between the and the on the string. Listen to the record for timing!
Well, Annie's pretty neat, she always eats her meat
Joe is awful strong, bet your life he's putting us on
Oh Lordy, oh Lordy, you know I need some loving
Oh, move me, touch me
John, I'm only dancing
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
I'm only dancing
*Break similar to intro*
Oh, shadow love was quick and clean, life's a well-thumbed machine
I saw you watching from the stairs, you're everyone that ever cared
Oh, Lordy, oh Lordy, you know I need some loving
Move me, touch me
John, I'm only dancing
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
I'm only dancing
John, I'm only dancing
She turns me on, but I'm only dancing
She turns me on, don't get me wrong
I'm only dancing
(keep playing the A to close out the song)
Dancing
Won't someone dance with me?
Touch me, ohh
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And that's pretty much it. I hope this is useful for someone other than me. Please let me know if there is any
mistakes or if you play it differently!