Ballad of the Sad Cafe
View chords used in this chart
you know how to do hammer-ons and pull-offs with G and C chords, I
recommend messing around with them a bit--it sounds really nice with this
song. A '|' denotes a measure break.
Chords Used:
EADGBE
G: 320003
C: X32010
Am: X02210
Intro: | G | G | C | C |
G C
I'm looking out my window
G C
And I see the falling rain
G C
And I can't say what I don't know
G C
But I know I can't stand the pain
Am C G C
All my days are gone. . .looking for a new way. . .to find my rose
Am (tacet) C (tacet) G
And so the story goes. . .the ballad of the sad cafe. . .
C | G | G | C | C |
The ballad of the sad cafe
G C
And I put on my walking shoes
G C
To find a face that I can't see
G C
And I find the bottle and the blues
G C
You know this ain't my cup of tea
Am C G C
All my days are gone. . .looking for a new way. . .to find my rose
Am (tacet) C (tacet)
And so the story goes...
INSTRUMENTAL: | G | G | C | C | G | G | C | C |
Am C Am C (tacet)
And I know I'm gonna find her. . .somehow in my own sweet way
G C
In the ballad of the sad cafe. . .the ballad of the sad cafe
G C
I'm looking out my window
G C
And all I love is empty space
G C
And I can't see what I don't know
G C
But I'd love to find your face
Am C G C
All my days are gone. . .looking for a new way. . .to find my rose
Am (tacet) C (tacet) G
So the story goes. . .the ballad of the sad cafe. . .
C | G | G | C | C |
The ballad of the sad cafe...
| G | G | C | C | G | G | C | C | G (end)
How to play Ballad of the Sad Cafe
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 G. 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.