Down Hearted Blues
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C A7 D7
Gee but it's hard to love someone
G7 C
And that someone don't love you
A7
I'm so disgusted heartbroken too
D7 G7
Cause I've got those down hearted blues
C A7 D7
Once I was crazy about a gal
G7 A7
She mistreated me all the time
D7
But the next gal I get
G7
Has got to promise she'll be a pal of mine
C F C
Trouble trouble I've had it all my days
F C
Trouble trouble I've had it all my days
G7
And it seems that trouble
C
Is going to follow me to my grave
F C
I never loved but three women in my life
F C
I never loved but three women in my life
G7
My mother my sister
C
And that woman that wrecked my life
How to play Down Hearted Blues
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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.