Am - G - F - F -
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Am G F
In the blue August Moon
Am G F
In the cool August Moon
C
Over the nights and through the fires
We went surging down the wires
Through the towns and on the highways
Through the storms in all their thundering
Am G F
In the blue August Moon
Am G F
In the cool August Moon
C
Then we rested in a desert
Where the bones were white as teeth sir
And we saw St. Elmo's fire
Splitting ions in the Ether
Solo over:
Am - G - F - F - (4x)
C - - - (4X)
Am - G - F - F - (2x)
Am G F
In the blue August Moon
Am G F
In the cool August Moon
Am G F
In the blue August Moon
Am G F
In the cool August Moon
Outro:
C - - -
Recurring riff (over C chord):
e-|---7--8--7--8--7---------------
B-|---8--8--8--8--8---------------
G-|---9--9--9--9--9---------------
D-|-------------------------------
A-|-------------------------------
E-|-------------------------------
How to play Am - G - F - F -
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 Am. 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.