Early In The Morning
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D G7
Early in the morning and I can't get right
D
Had a little fight with my baby last night
G7 D
Now it's early in the morning, well, it's early in the morning
A7 G7 D
Now it's early in the morning I ain't got nothing but the blues
Verse 2
D G7
Went to Dooky Chase to get something to eat
D
Waitress looked at me and said, "You sure look beat"
G7 D
I said, "It's early in the morning, early in the morning
A7 G7 D
Well, it's early in the morning and I ain't got nothing but the blues
Verse 3
D G7
Went to her girlfriend's house but she was out
D
I knocked on her daddy's door and he began to shout and he said
G7 D
It's Early in the morning, don't you know it's early in the morning
A7 G7 D
Early in the morning ain't got nothing but the blues
Verse 4
D G7
Went to all the places where we used to go
D
Went to our house but you don't live there no more
G7 D
Now it's early in the morning, well, it's early in the morning
A7 G7 D
Early in the morning I ain't got nothing but the blues
How to play Early In The Morning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.