Blue Guitar
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Intro: G Em G D Em G A (2x)
D Em G D Em G A
Blue guitar, fortune of my ways, making of my days
D Em G D Em G A
New chord, counting up the ways, happiness is lazy
D G D Em
If you don't know the song, if you can't put the words to the tune
A G D G A
Tell the rhyme from the reason, or what should it matter,
G G#m
to the fool, or the dreamer
D Em G D Em G A
New hope, travels in a storm, finding love is warm
D Em G D Em G A
New day, the world has just begun, our eyes have seen the sun
D G D Em
If you don't know the way, if you can't see the wood from the trees
A G D G Em
Taste the wine from the water, or what should it matter,
G G#m
to the fool, or the dreamer
Solo
How to play Blue Guitar
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.