Blues anthem
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Intro
E E A E E F#m B E E
Verse 1
If I Ecannot be so happy with Aout you my Edear,
If I cannot hold you close evr'y F#7second] that you're Bhere,
You must Aknow I can't go on.
E Ev'ry Atime I sing my Esong.
If I cannot have your love F#7 I'll Bsing the Eblues.
Verse 2
Every time I'm feeling low and far away.
All the time I think of you, every second of the day.
And you know you hurt my pride,
Bud I'd rather be by your side.
If I cannot have your love I'll sing the blues.
Chorus 1
Sing the Bblues all my life. I got Atrouble I got Estrife.
How can a man expect to be so Bfree.
Badd6 To Atravel this so lonely road Eand to Acarry this heavy Eload,
Is becoming far E/C# too much, F#mtoo much Bfor Eme.
Verse 3
If I cannot be so happy then I'm gonna be on my way.
The many nights I needed your love it never worked out that way.
For I must have my babe,
For I'm feeling extremely sad.
If I cannot have your love I'm gonna play the blues.
Solo
Chorus 2
Sing the Bblues all my life. I got Atrouble I got Estrife.
How can a man expect to be so Bfree.
Badd6 To Atravel this so lonely road Eand to Acarry this heavy Eload,
Is becoming far E/C# too much, F#mtoo much Bfor Eme.
Yes I'd Erather have E/C#your love F#mthan Bsinging then Eblues.
Yes I'd Erather have E/C#your A/F#]love baby than sing the Eblues.
How to play Blues anthem
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 E. 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.