Domestic Blues
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Bap Kennedy- acoustic guitar, vocals
Roy M. Huskey Jr.- upright bass
Peter Rowan- mandolin
Jerry Douglas- lap steel
Steve Earle- acoustic guitar, background vocals
Time:44; it's just twelve bar blues: G, C, D7, or Capo 3 and play E, A, B7
G
C G
D7 C G
Intro:
One two, one, two, three, four
D7 C G
G
You know how to hurt me baby
C
Oh yes you do
C
You know how to hurt baby
G
Oh yes you do
D7
I've got to get out of this house
C G
before I hurt you
I got my guitar in my hand
And I'm walking out that door
I got my guitar in my hand
And I'm walking out that door
Well I don't know where I'm going
I just know I have to go
G
C G
D7 C G
I don't need no company
I want to be alone
I don't need no company
I want to be on my own
You know I feel just like a child
Who doesn't have a home
You how to hurt me baby
Oh yes you do
You know how to hurt me
On yes you do
I've got to get out of this house
before I hurt you
Slide solo
G
You how to hurt me baby
C G
Oh yes you do
D7
You know how to hurt
C G
On yes you do
How to play Domestic Blues
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 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.