Blue And Lonesome
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Intro: D D7 G D D A D
D D7 G D
The lonesome sound of a train goin' by
D A D
Makes me want to stop and cry
D D7 G D
I recall the day it took you away
D A D
I'm blue and I'm lonesome too.
A D
Well when I hear that whistle blow
E A A7
Well I want to pack my suitcase and go
D D7 G D
The lonesome sound of a train goin' by
D A D
Makes me want to stop and cry.
Solo: D D7 G D D A D (2X)
D D7 G D
In the still of the night in the pale moonlight
D A D
The wind did moan and cry
D D7 G D
These lonesome blues I just can't lose
D A D
I'm blue and I'm lonesome too.
A D
Well when I hear that whistle blow
E A A7
Well I want to pack my suitcase and go
D D7 G D
The lonesome sound of a train goin' by
D A D
Makes me want to stop and cry.
D D7 G D
These lonesome blues I just can't lose
D A D
I'm blue and I'm lonesome too.
D A D
I'm blue and I'm lonesome too.
How to play Blue And Lonesome
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 D. 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.