Bluesette - Toots Thielemann
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Bbmaj7 Am7/5- D7/9-
Poor little, sad little blue Blues-ette
Gm7 C7/9- Fm7 Bb7
Don't you cry don't you fret
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebm7 Ab9
You can bet one lucky day you'll waken
Dbmaj7 Dbm7 Gb9
And your blues will be forsaken
Bmaj7 B Cm7/5- F7/9- Dm7 Db7 Cm7 F7
Some lucky day lovely love will come your way
 
Bbmaj7 Am7/5- D7/9-
Long as there is love in your heart to share
Gm7 C7/9- Fm7 Bb7
Dear Bluesette, don't despair
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebm7 Ab9
Some blue boy is longing just like you
Dbmaj7 Dbm7 Gb9
To find a someone to be true to
Bmaj7 B Cm7/5- F7/9- Dm7 Db7 Cm7 F7
Two loving arms you can nestle in to stay
 
Bb
Get set, Bluesette
Am7/5- D7
True love is coming
C7 Fm7 Bb7
Your lonely heart soon will be humming
 
Eb6 Ebm7 Ab7 Dbmaj7 Db6 Dbm7 Gb9
 
Cmaj7
Doo ya Doo ya Doo ya - Doo ya Doo ya Doo ya
Cm7/5- F7/9- Dm7 Db7 Cm7 F7
Doo - oo oo Blus-ette
 
Bbmaj7 Am7/5- D7
Pretty little Bluesette, musn't be a mourner
Gm7 C7 Fm7 Bb7
Have you heard the news yet? Love's 'round the corner
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebm7 Ab7
Love wrapped in rainbows and tied with pink ribbons
Dbmaj7 Db6 Db7 Gb7
To make your your next springtime your gold wedding ring time

How to play Bluesette

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 Bbmaj7. 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.

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