Drops of Jupiter was inspired by the passing of Train lead singer Pat Monahans mother, who was battling cancer. The song discusses her journey through the universe after her death and how he imagines her exploring and experiencing new things. It was a massive commercial success and was praised by critics for its lyrics and composition.
Key: D
Introduction:
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D4
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Em
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x2
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Now he’s back in the atmosphere
A
Em
G
With drops of Jupiter in his hair, hey, hey
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He walks like summer and talks like rain
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Em
G
Reminds me that there’s time to change, hey, hey
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Since his return from his stay on the moon
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Em
G
He listens like spring and he talks like June, hey, hey
A
Em
Tell me did you sail across the sun
G
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all fadeing
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And that heaven is overrated
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Em
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
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One without a permanent scar
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And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?
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Now that he’s back from that soul vacation
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Em
G
Chasing his way through the constellation, hey, hey
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He checks out Mozart while he does tae-bo
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Em
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Reminds me that there’s room to grow, hey, hey
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Now he’s back in the atmosphere
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Em
* I’m afraid that he might think of me as plain ol’ Jane
G
* Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly so he never did land
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Em
Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
G
Did you finally get the chance to dance alone in the light of day?
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And head back to the Milky Way
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Em
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
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Was it everything you wanted to find
G
Did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?
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D4
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Em
G
D
Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
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Em
G
Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know you’re wrong
D
A
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze-dried romance five-hour phone conversation
Em
G
The best soy latte you have ever had, and me
A
Em
Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
G
Did you finally get the chance to dance alone in the light of day?
D
And head back toward the Milky Way
A
Em
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
G
One without a permanent scar
G
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself?
D
Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
A
Em
G
Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know you’re wrong
D
A
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze-dried romance five-hour phone conversation