Blue
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Em
I like everything that's blue
C
Like the color of my room
G
But almost every day
The skies are colored grey
Bm
I do the best that I can do
Em
I like everything that's blue
C
Like when her eyes shine like the Moon
G
Like the slap against my face, I love the aftertaste
Bm
I've got nothing left to lose
C G
The ocean says that I can go wherever, but it lies
D Em
I tried so hard to be myself despite this weather
C G
We're up all night 'cause we don't like the treasure that we find
D Em
I'll right the wrongs I wrote to get us back together
C G
I-i-i-i, I-I
D Em
I tried so hard to be myself despite this weather
C G
I-i-i-i, I-I
D Em
I tried so hard to be myself despite this weather
Em
I like everything that's blue
C
Like the TV when it's mute
G
I'm trying not to rest
But I'm lying on my bed
Bm
With my self inflicted bruise
I like every, wait-
Em
I'll keep you from my heart, far away from harm
Got teeth along my arms when I hold you
C
I'll keep you in the dark, where I don't know where you are
It's so hard, but I have to
G
So run away from me, I'm not what you see
Tearing down the lights in my bedroom
Bm
It's better if I'm blind and I don't know where to find you
C G
The ocean says that I can go wherever, but it lies
D Em
I tried so hard to be myself despite this weather
C G
We're up all night 'cause we don't like the treasure that we find
D Em
I'll right the wrongs I wrote to get us back together
C G
I-i-i-i, I-I
D Em
I tried so hard to be myself despite this weather
C G
I-i-i-i, I-I
D Em
I tried so hard to be myself despite this weather
Em C G Bm
Blue, if only I had thought it through
Em C
I'm running out of breath, and it seems as if you're deaf
G
I liked everything with you
How to play Blue
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 Em. 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.