Don't Blame Me - Etta James

Don't Blame Me

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C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 C7M C7M/9
Don't blame me for falling in love with you
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7 Dm7 G7 C G7
I'm under your spell, but how can I help it. Don't blame me.
C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 C7M C7M/9
Can't you see, when you do the things you do,
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7 Dm7 G7 C F Cdim C7
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling. Don't blame me.
F Fm7 Bm5-/7 E7 Am Am7+ Am7 Am6
I can't help it if that dog-gone moon above
D Am7 D7 Am7 Dm7 Dm5-/7 G7
Makes me need someone like you to love.
C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 C7M C7M/9
Blame your kiss, as sweet as a kiss can be,
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms, but
C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 C7M C7M/9
Don't blame me for falling in love with you;
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7 Dm7 G7 C G7
I'm under your spell, but how can I help it. Don't blame me.
C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 C7M C7M/9
Can't you see, when you do the things you do,
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling.
Dm7 G7 C F Cdim C7
Don't blame me
Dm7 G7 C F Cdim C7
Don't blame me.
F Fm7 Bm5-/7 E7 Am Am7+ Am7 Am6
I can't help it if that dog-gone moon above
D Am7 D7 Am7 Dm7 Dm5-/7 G7
Makes me need someone like you to love.
C Bb A A7 Fm7 G7 C7M C7M/9
Blame your kiss, as sweet as a kiss can be,
Fm7 G7 Gm7 A7
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms, but
Dm7 G7 C F Cdim C7
Don't blame me.
Dm7 G7 Em6 A7 Dm7 Dm5 C7M C7M/9
Don't blame me. Don't blame me.

How to play Don't Blame Me

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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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