Blue Moon Rising
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[Intro: ]C# - Em - C - B - E7 – A
E7 A E7 A
I can feel a blue moon rising from the distance of a dawn
E7 A E7 A
I can hear the fading horizon. It’s closing my day into a song…
E A E
Chorus: And it’s gettin’ dark all around me, and I’m drowning is this
A E A E A
pain. I loved my umbrella when it rained, but it’s too late now; I’m drying in
C# - Em - C - B - E7 - A - E - A - E - A
the rain… (BRIDGE)
E A E
Chorus: And it’s gettin’ dark all around me, and I’m drowning is this
A E A E (ABRUPT STOP)
pain. I loved my umbrella when it rained, but it’s too late now; it’s
A
too late now, it’s too late now, it’s too late now…. I’m drying in
C# E-A
this pain Yeah
E7 A E7 A
I can feel a blue moon rising from the distance of a dawn
E7 A E7 A
I can hear the fading horizon. It’s closing my day into a song…
E A E
Chorus: And it’s gettin’ dark all around me, and I’m drowning is this
A E A E A
pain. I loved my umbrella when it rained, but it’s too late now; I’m drying in
C# E-A
this pain Yeah -
E7 A
I can feel a blue moon rising…
How to play Blue Moon Rising
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.