Forever Blue
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Ab7M Eb7M(9) | Fm7 C7(4/9) | Fm7 Bb7(4/9)
Eb7M(9) {Eb7M(9) Fm7 Gm7}|
Ab7M Eb7M(9)
Nights don't come any longer
Fm7 Gm7
Days seem to last forever
Ab7M
Nothing you can do
Bb7(4/9)
Could bring him back to you
C7M
Forever blue
G7(4/9) C7M Em7
Trying hard to force a smile behind your tears
F G Gm11 Em7
Though you try these memories won't disappear
F G G4
Your heart's still beating out of time
Ab7M Eb7M(9)
Nights don't come any longer
Fm7 C7(4/9)
Days seem to last forever
Fm7
Nothing you can do
Bb7(4/9)
Could bring him back to you
Eb7M(9) {Eb7M(9) Fm7 Gm7
Forever blue
Ab7M Eb7M(9)
Memories don't come stronger
Fm7 Gm7
Dreams lost and gone forever
Ab7M
Softly whispering
Bb7(4/9)
Won't bring him back to you
C7M
Forever blue
G7(4/9)
Close your eyes but you still see
C7M Em7
Though love is blind
F G Gm11 Em7
Though you try you just can't leave the past behind
F G G4
Your heart still beating out of time
G G7(4/9)
He's on your mind
Gb7(4/9) B7(4/9)
You'll forget him
G7(4/9) C7(4/9)
Like he forgot you
G7(4/9)
Nothing you could do
Could bring him back to you
You'll be forever blue
Ab7M Eb7M(9) | Fm7 C7(4/9) | Fm7 Bb7(4/9) Eb7M(9)
{Eb7M(9) Fm7 Gm7}|
Ab7M Eb7M(9) | Fm7 C7(4/9) | Ab7M Bb7(4/9) Eb7M(9)
{Eb7M(9) Fm7 Gm7}|
Ab7M Eb7M(9)
Nights don't come any longer
Fm7 C7(4/9)
Days seem to last forever
Fm7
Nothing you can do
Bb7(4/9)
Could bring him back to you
Eb7M(9) {Eb7M(9) Fm7 Gm7
Forever blue
Eb7M(9) {Eb7M(9) Fm7 Gm7
Forever blue
Ab7M Eb7M(9)
Memories don't come stronger
Fm7 Gm7
Dreams lost and gone forever
Ab7M
Softly whispering
Bb7(4/9)
Won't bring him back to you
C7M | Gm7 | C7M | Gm7
Forever blue
How to play Forever Blue
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 Ab7M. 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.