Gravity Ukulele Chords – John Mayer. This song uses the chords: G, C6, Ami7, D7, Bb6, Ebmaj7. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Gravity Ukulele Chords – John Mayer
INTRO:
G C6 x3
VERSE 1:
GGravity is working aC6gainst me
And Ggravity wants to bring mC6e down
Oh I’ll Amin7never know what makes this man
With D7all the love that his heart can stand
Bb6Dream of ways to Ebmaj7throw it all awayD7
VERSE 2:
GGravity is working aC6gainst me
And Ggravity wants to bring mC6e down C5 C(b5) C
Oh Amin7twice as much ain’t twice as good
And D7can’t sustain like one half could
It’s Bb6wanting more
That’s gonna Ebmaj7send me to my D7knees
SOLO:
G C6 G C6
VERSE 3:
Oh Amin7twice as much ain’t twice as good
And D7can’t sustain like one half could
It’s Bb6wanting more
That’s gonna Ebmaj7send me to my knD7ees
OUTRO:
Oh Ggravity, stay the hell aC6way from me
Oh Ggravity has taken better meC6n than me (how can that be?)
Just keep me where the Glight is
Just keep me where the C6light is
Just keep me where the Glight is
C’mon keep me where the C6light is
C’mon keep me where the Glight is
C’mon keep me where C6keep me where the light is (oh, oh)
…fade to end
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“Gravity” History:
Good evening, my friend.
“Gravity” is one of the signature songs of John Mayer and is widely regarded as one of his finest compositions. It first appeared in a live form with the John Mayer Trio on the album Try! (2005), then was recorded for his landmark studio album Continuum in 2006. The song was later released as a single and became one of the defining tracks of his career.
What is the song about?
Despite the title, the song isn’t really about physical gravity. Mayer has explained that “gravity” represents the forces that pull people downward—temptation, self-doubt, fear, bad decisions, ego, or life’s struggles. He has said that the song is about trying to stay grounded and avoid being pulled into destructive behavior.
The famous refrain:
“Gravity is working against me”
uses gravity as a metaphor for those negative forces that seem to drag us away from our better selves. Many listeners connect with it because the lyrics are open enough to apply to their own lives—whether that’s addiction, depression, ambition, aging, or simply the daily struggle to stay on course.
The musicians
The studio recording features an outstanding group of musicians:
- John Mayer – vocals and guitar
- Pino Palladino – bass
- Steve Jordan – drums
- Larry Goldings – organ and keyboards
- Alicia Keys – background vocals near the end of the song
Why guitar players love it
“Gravity” is often cited as a master class in restraint. Mayer doesn’t fill every space with notes. Instead, he uses phrasing, bends, sustain, and dynamics to make every note count.
Many guitarists consider the closing solo one of Mayer’s greatest recorded performances because of its emotional expression rather than technical flash. The song itself became famous for demonstrating that feeling and timing can be more powerful than speed. Fans frequently point to both the studio version and live performances as career highlights.
The live versions
If you’ve never heard them, many Mayer fans consider the live performances of “Gravity” to be even more powerful than the studio recording. In particular, the version from the live album Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles is often regarded as definitive. In fact, that live recording won a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance.
A musical observation
One reason the song feels so hypnotic is its slow, soulful groove and spacious arrangement. There is very little clutter. Every instrument serves the song, creating a sense of weight and pull that mirrors the lyrical idea of gravity itself. Mayer later remarked that he was proud of how the recording somehow managed to “sound like gravity.”
Legacy
Among Mayer’s catalog, songs such as Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, Stop This Train, and Gravity are often mentioned as his masterpieces. “Gravity” in particular helped establish him not merely as a pop songwriter but as a serious blues and soul-influenced guitarist and musician. It also appeared on Rolling Stone‘s list of the greatest guitar songs. (Wikipedia)
My favorite aspect of “Gravity” is that it says something profound with very few words. The lyric is simple, but almost everyone reaches a point in life where they understand exactly what he means when he sings that gravity is trying to bring him down.
