12 Oclock Blues
View chords used in this chart
e ------------------
B -----3-3-3-3-3-2--
G -----2-2-2-2-2-3--
D ---0-0---0---0----
A ------------------
E ------------------
Intro
D5
[Verso 1]
D5
Every mornin' the first thought that comes
D5
The list of everythin' I haven't done
D5 G
Keeps gettin' longerandit's not evennoon
D5 A D5
Waitin' on those late night, midnight,12 o'clock blues
[Verso 2]
D5
I used to meet up with my buddies in town
D5
Talk about our days and share a few rounds
D5 G
After they leave no tellin' what I'll go through
D5 A D5
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
[Refrão]
G D5
Ooh-ooh-ooh, what can I do?
G D5 A D5
Ooh-ooh-ooh, waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
D5 A D5
{Instrumental}
D5
D5
D5 G
D5 A D5
[Verso 3]
D5
Told my doctor this ain't no way to live
D5
I'll take anything he's willing to give
D5 G
Doubled the dosage and it's still no use
D5 A D5
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
[Verso 4]
D5
They say confession it good for the soul
D5
Lately my burdens have been takin' their toll
D5 G
Talked to my preacher, he said, "I've been there, too"
D5 A D5
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
[Refrão]
G D5
Ooh-ooh-ooh, what can I do?
G D5 A D5
Ooh-ooh-ooh, waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
D5 A D5
{Instrumental 2X}
D5
D5
D5 G
D5 A D5
[Verso 5]
D5
I see it comin' from the moment I rise
D5
It won't matter how I spend my time
D5 G
Night comes on and there ain't nothin' new
D5 A D5
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
[Refrão]
G D5
Ooh-ooh-ooh, what can I do?
G D5 A D5
Ooh-ooh-ooh, waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
D5 A D5
How to play 12 Oclock Blues
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.