Biography:
Jim James, or sometimes Yim Yames (actual name James Edward Olliges, Jr.) is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. James is also a member of the Indie super group Monsters of Folk.
James occasionally plays solo shows (often with Carl Broemel on Guitar & Pedal Steel), showcasing "bare-bones" versions of My Morning Jacket songs along with various covers. Notably, James (with Broemel) supported John Prine for several shows in late summer 2006.
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Couldn't find any chords to this song online, then I realized the majority of the
song is a simple doo-wop progression.
Hopefully this can be a jump off for a future post with more detail.
His site, http://www.myspace.com/jimjames#!
"A New Life"
Jim James
Regions of Light and Sound of God
2013
C Am
Hey, open the door
F G
I want a new life.
C Am
Hey, and heres whats more
F G
I want a new life, a new life.
C Am
Babe, lets get one thing clear
F G
Theres much more star dust when youre near.
C Am
I think Im really being sincere.
F G
I want a new life, ummm, a new life
C
With you.
Mhm, hey, open the door
I want a new life.
Hey, and heres whats more
I want a new life, a new life.
Babe, lets get one thing clear
Theres much more star dust when youre near.
I think Im really being sincere.
I want a new life, umuummm, a new life
With you.
F
Cant you see a perfect picture
C
You and me
F C
But you know, it wont come easy
F
And whats more,
C G
Its worth looking forrrrrr, uhh,uh,uh
Babe, open the door
And start your new life,
Oh, your new life.
Babe, on to the shore
And start your new life
Your new life, once moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee***.
***Doo-wop melody played over Jim singing "moreee"
|------------| |------------|
|------------| |------------|
|------------| and |-----2-0---0|
|---02-------| |---02---3-3-|
|3-3--0------| |3-3---------|
|-------31-13| |------------|
MMJ and JJ for life.
Let me know what you think, and any comments are greatly appreciated!
Improvements are a great thing.
song is a simple doo-wop progression.
Hopefully this can be a jump off for a future post with more detail.
His site, http://www.myspace.com/jimjames#!
"A New Life"
Jim James
Regions of Light and Sound of God
2013
C Am
Hey, open the door
F G
I want a new life.
C Am
Hey, and heres whats more
F G
I want a new life, a new life.
C Am
Babe, lets get one thing clear
F G
Theres much more star dust when youre near.
C Am
I think Im really being sincere.
F G
I want a new life, ummm, a new life
C
With you.
Mhm, hey, open the door
I want a new life.
Hey, and heres whats more
I want a new life, a new life.
Babe, lets get one thing clear
Theres much more star dust when youre near.
I think Im really being sincere.
I want a new life, umuummm, a new life
With you.
F
Cant you see a perfect picture
C
You and me
F C
But you know, it wont come easy
F
And whats more,
C G
Its worth looking forrrrrr, uhh,uh,uh
Babe, open the door
And start your new life,
Oh, your new life.
Babe, on to the shore
And start your new life
Your new life, once moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee***.
***Doo-wop melody played over Jim singing "moreee"
|------------| |------------|
|------------| |------------|
|------------| and |-----2-0---0|
|---02-------| |---02---3-3-|
|3-3--0------| |3-3---------|
|-------31-13| |------------|
MMJ and JJ for life.
Let me know what you think, and any comments are greatly appreciated!
Improvements are a great thing.
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