Camel Blues
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Lauren Watkins
(2023 release)
[Intro]
C C7 Am7 F
[Verse 1]
C
My baby left me
Am7
My rent for last month still ain't paid
Am7
Got a broken AC
Am7
And eighteen dollars to my name
C
Pullin' into Chevron
C7
Pickin' up a pack of pick-me-ups
Am7 F
It's been a long week and all I need
[Chorus]
C Dm
Is Camel Blues
Am C Dm
Nicotine's the cheapest thing that I can use
Am G
Nothin' does it like they do
C
Whoever made 'em musta named 'em
Am D7
For the shit they'd get me through
F C C7
That's why they call 'em Camel Blues
[Verse 2]
C
I like tequila
C
But I hate the way it makes me spin
Am
I'd kiss a stranger
Am
But I've got a cravin' he can't fix
C
Ain't nothin' wrong with
C7
Marlboro Reds or Lucky Strikes
Am F
But when I'm lonely, ain't nothin' like
[Chorus]
C Dm
Is Camel Blues
Am C Dm
Nicotine's the cheapest thing that I can use
Am G
Nothin' does it like they do
C
Whoever made 'em musta named 'em
Am D7
For the shit they'd get me through
F C Am
That's why they call 'em Camel Blues
F C Am F
Camel Blues
[Bridge]
C
Another speedin' ticket
C
A new broken string on my guitar
Am D
Good thing a Chevron's never too far
C C7
Camel Blues
Am7 F
Camel Blues
[Out-Chorus]
C Dm
Camel Blues
Am C Dm
Nicotine's the cheapest thing that I can use
Am G
Nothin' does it like they do
C
Whoever made 'em musta named 'em
Am D7
For the shit they'd get me through
F C C7
That's why they call 'em Camel Blues
Am F
Camel Blues
How to play Camel Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.