Baby I'm Lonesome
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Eric Andersen vocals/acoustic guitar
Pete Drake steel guitar
Debbie Green piano/background vocals
Reggie Young guitar
Kenny Malone drums
Norbert Putnam bass
G C G D G C D
Baby I'm lonesome I'm here I ain't going anywhere
G C G D
Couldn't you show some
G C D
Some of the love that we shared
Am D G
Like you did when I knew you still cared
Em Em/G
You say there've been others who
C G D D/C D/B D/A
Made you feel better than me
Em Em/G
But I'd rather lose you
C G D D/C D/B D/A
Than lose your feeling for me
G C G D G C D
Baby I'm lonesome I'm here I ain't going anywhere
G C G D
Couldn't you show some
G C D
Some of the love that we shared
Am D G Am D G
Like you did when I knew you still cared
Em Em/G
Please don't be mad
C G D D/C D/B D/A
I'm tired oh sad I'm just blue
Em Em/G
Just when you turn away
C G D D/C D/B D/A
It's so hard to say I love you
G C G D G C D
Baby I'm lonesome I'm here I ain't going anywhere
G C G D
Couldn't you show some
G C D
Some of the love that we shared
Am D G Am D G
Like you did when I knew you still cared
Em Em/G
You say for a while
C G D
You'd rather be free than be mine
Em Em/G
But I turn to stone
C
Like a mountain alone
G D D/C D/B D/A
If I just could get you off my mind
G C G D G C D
Baby I'm lonesome I'm here I ain't going anywhere
G C G D
Couldn't you show some
G C D
Some of the love that we shared
Am D G Am D G
Like you did when I knew you still cared
From Eric Andersen "Lost Stages The Lost Album"
Columbia Legacy Records 1991
Wind And Sand Music
How to play Baby I'm Lonesome
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What is the starting chord?
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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.