Mr. Jones

How to play Mr. Jones by Counting Crows on guitar

Mr. Jones is a great beginner song because it has a familiar, upbeat feel and a steady groove that sits nicely under the vocals. You can get into it quickly, and once the progression starts moving, it feels rewarding and singable.

You only need open shapes here, so the left hand stays friendly and accessible. The main thing to watch is the move between G, Am, and F, then back to G, since that change can feel a little slower at first. Keep the shapes clean and let each chord ring.

Start by looping G - Am - F - G slowly until the changes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the song in the same relaxed tempo, and only speed up once your hands are landing on the chord changes without hesitation.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.