Blues For Dixie
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G G7
If you've ever seen that ole Mississippi
C E7
The queen of the delta land
A7
Then you'll under stand
D7 G
Why I've got the Blues For Dixie
G7
If you've ever been down in Tennessee when
F E7
Those old cotton fields were white
A7
In pale moon light
D7 G
Then you've had the Blues For Dixie
G7 G G7
If you've seen the glamor of the Alabama
G G7 A7
Moon shining in the sky if you've got a baby
D7
Down in Birmingham maybe you'll know the reason why
G G7
That I'm gonna be blue till I'm on that old choo choo
C E7
Heading down South again
A7
There goes that train
D7 G
That's leaving me Blue For Dixie
G7 G G7
If you've seen the glamor of the Alabama
G G7 A7
Moon shining in the sky if you've got a baby
D7
Down in Birmingham maybe you'll know the reason why
G G7
That I'm gonna be blue till I'm on that old choo choo
C E7
Heading down South again
A7
There goes that train
D7 G
That's leaving me Blue For Dixie
How to play Blues For Dixie
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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.