Brown Eyed Blues - Ben Harper

Brown Eyed Blues

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Verse
 
A D
If I knew being here with you today,
C D A
Would mean being alone tomorrow.
A D
I would gladly trade all of my tomorrows away
C D A
For a moment with you.
 
[Refrão]
A G D A
Brown eyed blues
A G D A/C
You can find yourself another fool.
F G A
I say yeah, yeah, yeah
 
Verse
A D
Can you look, can you look into my eyes
C D A
Or has your heart, said has your heart gone blind?
A D
Can you look, can you look into your own
C D A
And find the safe place to hide.
 
[Refrão]
A G D A
Brown eyed blues
A G D A/C
You can find yourself another fool.
F G A
I say yeah, yeah, yeah
 
Solo: G G# A
 
Verse
A D
Why, why be with strangers
C D A
When you can be with your friend.
A
If you're ever lonely
D
You know I'm lonely too
C D A
And I will stay lonely until I'm again with you.
 
[Refrão]
A G D A
Brown eyed blues
A G D A/C
You can find yourself another fool.
F G A
I say yeah, yeah, yeah

How to play Brown Eyed Blues

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A. 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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