Blue Bayou
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Intro: A
[Verso 1]
A
I feel so bad I've got a worried mind
E
I'm so lonesome all the time
A
Since I left my baby behind on blue bayou
A E
Saving nickels saving dimes working till the sun don't shine
A
Looking forward to happier times on blue bayou
[Refrão]
A E
I'm going back some day come what may on blue bayou
A
Where the folks are fine and the world is mine on blue bayou
A7 D Dm
All those fishing boats with their sails afloat if I could only see
A E A
That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes how happy I'd be
[Verso 2]
A E
Gonna see my baby again gonna be with some of my friends
A
Maybe I'll feel better again on blue bayou
E
Saving nickels saving dimes working till the sun don't shine
A
Looking forward to happier times on blue bayou
[Refrão]
A E
I'm going back some day come what may on blue bayou
A
Where the folks are fine and the world is mine on blue bayou
A7 D Dm
All those fishing boats with their sails afloat if I could only see
A E A
That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes how happy I'd be
Solo:
A E A
Coda:
A7 D Dm
Oh that boy of mine by my side the silver moon and the evening time
A E A
Oh some sweet day gonna take away this hurtin inside
E A
Well I'd never be blue my dreams come true on blue bayou
How to play Blue Bayou
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 A. 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.