Dont Cry Blue
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G Em C
I heard them engines runnin' on the road away from home
D7 G
Sound like thunder callin' out my name
Em C
Well I listened hard the first time that I heard 'em roll along
D7 G
I listened and I'll never be the same
D7 Am Em D7
Don't cry cry Blue cause I'm comin' home to you
G
Well I walked with you this mornin'
Em C
And I'll sleep with you tonight
D7 G
Don't cry cry Bl-ue
Em C
A highway's just a two lane road connecting either way
D7 G
Oh I've seen enough of this end for awhile
Em C
But I've got to go the distance till I know I've seen a change
D7 G
I've got to know the feel of every mile
D7 Am Em D7
Don't cry cry Blue cause I'm comin' home to you
G
Well I walked with you this mornin'
Em C
And I'll sleep with you tonight
D7 G
Don't cry cry Bl-ue
D7 Am Em D7
Don't cry cry Blue cause I'm comin' home to you
G
Well I walked with you this mornin'
Em C
And I'll sleep with you tonight
D7 G
Don't cry cry Bl-ue
Em C
When my head is achin' full of everywhere I've been
D7 G
Oh I've turned my face around the other way
Em C
Well I'll meet you at the mailbox read you all my cards
D7 G
Tell you what I really meant to say
D7 Am Em D7
Don't cry cry Blue cause I'm comin' home to you
G
Well I walked with you this mornin'
Em C
And I'll sleep with you tonight
D7 G
Don't cry cry Bl-ue
C D7 G
Don't cry cry Blue don’t cry
How to play Dont Cry Blue
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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.