Forgive Me For Giving You The Blues - Mel Tillis

Forgive Me For Giving You The Blues

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G G7 C
I’m afraid of tomorrow and ashamed of today
 
D7 G
For I just stood there like a fool and let you walk away
 
G7 C
I held my ground right when I should’a been on my knees
 
D7 G
I said goodbye right when I should’a been saying please
 
G7 C
Forgive me for giving you the blues
 
D7 G
Didn’t mean to be so mean to you
 
G7 C
I’ve been so unaware about showing how I care
 
D7 G
Forgive me for giving you the blues
 
G7 C
A king size bed with no queen seems a mile wide
 
D7 G
And you’ve not been gone long enough for your tears to dry
 
G7 C
I can’t sleep cause memories keep coming on too strong
 
D7 G
I can see I made you leave but I can’t make you come home
 
G7 C
Forgive me for giving you the blues
 
D7 G
Didn’t mean to be so mean to you
 
G7 C
I’ve been so unaware about showing how I care
 
D7 G
Forgive me for giving you the blues
 
D7 G
Forgive me for giving you the blues

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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.

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