Blue Umbrella
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Intro: G C G C G C Am D-D4-D
Verse 1:
G C
It was a rainy morning
G C
The leaves fought a hard November
G C
In a soft unguarded moment
A D
She jumped into my life
Verse 2:
G C
She had a blue umbrella
G C
With a top of silver
G C
She wore a coat in shiny tangerine
Am D
Like the firy southern sky
Bridge:
C D
Oh I, I wanted to show her
G C
That I'd really like to get to know her
Am D G
That I didn't mind to spend some time
Verse 3:
G C
She turned at the bookstore
G C
Seemed to stop to buy a paper
G C
I noticed from behind two trucks
Am D
With engines roaring wild
Verse 4:
G C
When I made my crossing
G C
I saw that blue umbrella
G C
Disappear into this crowded bus
Am D
I watched the red taillights
Bridge:
C D
Oh I, I wanted to show her {I really wanted to show her}
G C
That I'd really like to get to know her
Am D C
That I didn't mind to spend some time
C
There are lonely nights
Em C
When she disappears from my bed
Em
I wish I knew
D
What goes on in her head
C
What goes on in her head?
G
Whoa-oh-oh!
Harmonica solo : G C G C G C Am D
Ending:
C D
Oh I, I wanted to show her {I really wanted to show her}
G C
That I'd really like to get to know her
Am D C
That I didn't mind to spend some time
D
I wanted to show her {I really wanted to show her}
G C
That I'd really like to get to know her
Am D C
That I didn't mind to spend some time
Em
To spend some time
D G C-G
Spend some time
How to play Blue Umbrella
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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.