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Bm A
Songs are like tatoos
Em A
You know iv been to sea before
Em
crown and anchor me, or let me
G Bm A
sail away
Em
Hey blue
Bm A
Here is a song for us
Em
Ink on a pin
A Em
Underneath the skin
G Bm A
An empty space to fill in
G Bm
Well therere so many sinking now
G Bm
Youve got to keep thinking
A Em A Em
You can make it thru these waves
G Bm A
Acid, booze, and ass
G Bm A
Needles, guns, and grass
Em A
Lots of laughs, lots of laughs
 
(Bm A Em G Bm A)
 
G Bm G Bm
Everybodys saying that hells the hippest way to go
G Bm
Well I dont think so
G Bm
But Im gonna take a look around it though
A Bm G
Blue, I love you
 
(G Bm Em)
 
Bm A
Blue, here is a shell for you
Em
Inside youll hear a sigh
A Em
A foggy lullaby
Bm Em A
There is your song from me

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 Bm. 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.

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