Brand New Kind Of Blue
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Intro:
Ab Fm Cm (2x)
Ab Fm Cm
The newsreel is rolling, words are at an all time cheap
Ab Fm Cm
The more they are talking, the less it means to me
Ab Fm Cm
A terrifying feeling creeping in without a sound
Ab Fm Cm
I know it'll pin me if I stop to turn around
Fm Em Bbm Fm Em Bbm
Casting off again, not knowing where to land
Ab Fm Cm
Drifting in a brand new kind of blue
Ab Fm Cm
Hoping that I'm only passing through
Db Ab C Db
The ache of a decade, the cure is overdue
Bb7
For this brand new kind of blue
Ab Fm Cm (2x)
Ab Fm Cm
Floating through the ceiling, high up over the trees
Ab Fm Cm
Saw a panoramic view of my whole history
Ab Fm Cm
The city was all buzzing on every wire and track
Ab Fm Cm
Through it all I heard a voice calling me to come back
Fm Em Bbm Fm Em Bbm
All those birthday cards buried out in the yard
Fm Em Bbm Fm Em Bbm
Casting off again, not knowing where to land
Ab Fm Cm
Drifting in a brand new kind of blue
Ab Fm Cm
Hoping that I'm only passing through
Db Ab C Db
The ache of a decade, the cure is overdue
Bb7
For this brand new kind of blue
Ab Fm Cm
Drifting in a brand new kind of blue
Ab Fm Cm
Drifting in a brand new kind of blue
How to play Brand New Kind Of Blue
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.