Blue Lines
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Intro
Cm Eb Cm Eb Fm Gm
verse 1
Cm Eb
Thin blue lines
Cm Eb
You try and disguise who with mask, you're hiding them from sight
Cm Eb
And oh goddamn, the end is nice
Cm Eb
Rubbing those club kids, roaming our hallways with knowing eyes.
Instrumental
Ab Eb
[Refrão]Ab
Nobody's home answering the phone
Eb
You said you were nobody, but oh you love the tone
Ab
Bee in your bonnet, you got all the tea in China
Eb
I got zero feelings on it, give or take a plus or minus (one and two)
Instrumental
Ab Gm Cm Eb Cm Eb
verse 2
Cm Eb
Thin blue lines
Cm Eb
You try and disguise who with mask, you're hiding them from sight
Cm Eb
And oh goddam, the end is nice, you said
Cm Eb
You cut 'em with Ovaltine hoping nobody reads between them
Instrumental
Ab Eb
[Refrão]Ab
Nobody's home answering the phone
Eb
You said you were nobody, but oh you love the tone
Ab
Bee in your bonnet, you got all the tea in China
Eb
I got zero feelings on it, give or take a plus or minus (one and two)
Ab
Needy dog, craving some affection
Eb
But all it gets is a little bit of section
Ab
Nobody's home, now we'll never find 'em
Eb
Here's a young band, I think I'm gonna sign 'em
Outro
Ab Eb Ab Eb Ab Eb Ab Eb
How to play Blue Lines
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 Cm. 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.