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Jean Skirt

Malcolm Todd

04:58

EmCBF#E

How to play Jean Skirt on guitar

Jean Skirt by Malcolm Todd uses 5 chords: Em, C, B, F#, E. It's a relatively easy song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyEasy
Duration04:58
Chords5
I think 99% of people are gonna, like, break up with someone and then get back in the mix and make it way worse than it is. And a true, mature Jedi would just let it be, let it breathe. If it's supposed to come back around, it will.Em C B Em(instrumental music plays) It was one of the songs you make, like, after you spend a whole day, like, trying something that, like, kinda works and kinda doesn't work. It's the end of the night and you just start humming something and everyone's like, "We should've been doing this all day." Like, this is amazing. <<Being divisible, it's something we'd never feel. Yes, we were invincible till my second record deal. Now I'm in another world. I feared I was missing out. I gave up loving you to pretend that I'm famous now.>> That first record deal I kind of actually spent with my girlfriend. And then, uh, by the time I was resigning the second one, it was like I was looking at so much more ahead of me. It was like a turning of the pageF#where I wasn't gonna be able to be the best partner. And then you break up and you have your record deal and you're kindaBsitting there, like, feeling like a little bit of an idiot. These empty, you know, words of encouragement are really nice in the studio where I have no girlfriend. <<Put a gun to my head. Here's the truth. I'm not over you. Spin me around like a fool. I'll get under you.>> It's the tale as old as time. You know in your heart you're not supposed to be together, but if you get tapped on the shoulder and there your person's right over there, that's definitely a slippery slope, but an easy one to, you know, slip into do. <<We'll play pretend in my bed. But it's different now. Just lay on my chest till I go, oh.>> If it's not supposed to work out, like, all you can do is really play house. And it might feel so good in the moment, but then you kinda snap out of it, and you're like, "Oh, well, you gotta go here and I gotta go here now. And we just, like, reignited something that's gonna make us feel really confused and we can't do anything about it." And it's like, "Damn, maybe we should've just kept it PG." <<I've been great. I live in hotels. And I'm a drunk. Yeah, I went on a date. This girl, she didn't get my jokes. Damn. Damn. What the fuck does she not understand? You've got the weapon in your hand. I'll tell you. Fine, I'll say it.>> I don't know. The grass is always greener on the other side. And if that's not the truest thing of all time, I don't know what is. You're like, "Let's get single. Let's get crazy." And then you're just on dates and you're, like, realizing there's no one out there for you. I'm kinda just laughing, like, yeah, it's great. Like, I'm getting hammered in my hotel room and I'm going on dates with people that aren't laughing at my jokes. And if you're not gonna laugh at my jokes, I'm, like, 40% sure they're funny. I'm immediately gonna start joking, like, when I meet someone. And within 10 seconds, we're gonna find out if, like, you can hang or you can't hang. I say something super sarcastic, and they're like, "Oh, yeah. Really? Wow, that's so cool." I'm like, "Ugh. I gotta fly outta here so fast." <<Let me take you to the bridge. Brush this shit off my shoulder. I don't need you any further. That's a lie. Why did I go when I had you right here? Oh, you should know.>> Bridges are awesome. It's like you just have, like a, it feels like a separate song for like 20 seconds. I find myself yearning for those 20 seconds, and I'm replaying the song just so juiced on the fact that that part of the song that's three quarters of the way through is gonna come. I've always wanted to say, "Let me take you to the bridge." And it's funny. We had rolled through the whole album and made pretty much the whole thing, and I never said it and I never really thought of it. And then at the last second, I was listening to that song and we were going through it in the studio and we just realized that that's the let me take you to the bridge moment. Full body chills. I, I mean, I'm gonna start getting emotional right now, so just cut the camera.E(instrumental music plays) That's the beauty of it, you know. You just, youBjust are having a blast and exciting yourself and pushing yourself. That's what making music is.BIt- for me, it's just like making my favorite song and then making my new favorite song the next day, you know? And then everyone can decide what they wanna do with it.

What chords are in Jean Skirt by Malcolm Todd?

Jean Skirt by Malcolm Todd uses 5 chords: Em, C, B, F#, E. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play Jean Skirt by Malcolm Todd?

A capo on fret 2 is the most popular way to play Jean Skirt. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 2, you'd play Dm, A#, A, E, D, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Jean Skirt hard to play on guitar?

Jean Skirt is a relatively easy song to play on guitar. With 5 chords (Em, C, B, F#, E), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Jean Skirt on guitar?

Yes — Jean Skirt is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 5 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Jean Skirt by Malcolm Todd?

Jean Skirt by Malcolm Todd is 04:58 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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