Backwater Blues
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse]
G
the Backwaters up and folks are a runnin
D G
im goin up a mountain and ima goin huntin
cumberland river sure is runnin
D. G
fare you well oh my little darlin aint i gone
[Chorus]
G
oh my love a lonesome road
D G
oh my love its a lonesome road
[Verse]
G
i saw a man talkin to a feller
D G
the water was a risin in his cellar
rise anymore its comin through the floor
D G
fare you well oh my little darlin aint i gone
[Verse]
G
two little children lyin in the bed
D G
water was a risin over their head
the mothers uptown she was never found
D G
wasnt that bad oh my little darlin wasnt that bad
[Verse]
G
i love you and you cant help it
D G
you love me but you wont confess it
wont you say this winters day
D G
fare you well oh my little darlin aint i gone
[Verse]
G
Nashville is my favourite town
D G
the backwaters got us runnin around
the cumberland river wont slow down
D G
fare you well oh my little darlin aint i gone
[Verse]
G
the Backwaters up and folks are a runnin
D G
im goin up a mountain and ima goin huntin
cumberland river sure is runnin
D G
fare you well oh my little darlin aint i gone
[Chorus]
G
oh my love a lonesome road
D G
oh my love its a lonesome road
How to play Backwater Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.