Blues Before Sunrise
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Intro (F# C# Ab F# C# Ab)
C#7
I have the blues before sunrise, tears standing in my eyes
F#7 C#7 Riff (Two Times)
I have the blues before sunrise, tears standing in my eyes.
Ab7 F#7 C#7
It was a miserable feeling, now babe, a feeling I do despise
C#7
I have to leave, leave you baby, because you know you done me wrong
F#7 C#7 (Two Times)
I have to leave you baby, because you know you done me wrong
Ab7 F#7 C#7
I'm gonna pack up and leave you darling and break up my happy home
C#7
I have to leave, leave you baby, I'm gonna leave you all alone
F#7 C#7 Riff (Two Times)
I'm gonna leave you baby, I'm gonna leave you all alone
Ab7 F#7 C#7
I'm gonna pack up and leave you darling because you know you done me wrong
Interlude: ||:C#7 F#7 C#7 G#7 F#7 C#7 G#7:||
C#7
Well now goodbye, goodbye baby, I'll see you on some rainy day
F#7 Riff (Two Times)
Well now goodbye baby, I'll see you on some rainy day
Ab7 F#7 C#7 Riff Finish
You can go ahead now little darling, 'cause I want you to have your way
How to play Blues Before Sunrise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.