Get Rhythm
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[Refrão] E
Hey get rhythm when you get the blues
A E
come on get rhythm when you get the blues
E
get a rock 'n' roll feelin in your bones
put taps on your toes an get gone
A B7 E
get rhythm when you get the blues
verse 1
E
A little shoe shine boy he never gets low down
E
but he's got the dirtiest job in town
E
bending low at the peoples feet
E
on a windy corner of a dirty street
E
when i asked him while he shined my shoes
E
how to you keep from getting the blues
E
he grinned as he raised his little head
E
he popped he shoe shine rag and then he said
[Refrão] E
Get rhythm when you get the blues
A E
come on get rhythm when you get the blues
E
a jumpin rhythm makes you feel so fine
E
it will shake all the troubles off your worried mind
A B7 E
get rhythm when you get the blues
Instrumental
E E E E A A A A E E E E A A B7 E E
[Refrão] E
Get rhythm when you get the blues
A E
come on get rhythm when you get the blues
E
get a rock 'n' roll feelin in your bones
put taps on your toes an get gone
A B7 E
get rhythm when you get the blues
verse 2
E
Well i sat and listened to the shoe shine boy
E
and i thought i was gonna jump for joy
E
slapped on the shoe polish left and right
E
he took his shoe shine rag an he held it tight
E
he stopped once to wipe the sweat away
E
i said "you mighty little boy to be a-workin that way"
E
he said i like it with a big wide grin
E
kept on a poppin an he said it again
[Refrão] E
Get rhythm when you get the blues
A E
come on get rhythm when you get the blues
E
it only cost a dime just a nickle a shoe
E
it does a million dollars worth of good for you
A B7 E
get rhythm when you get the blues
How to play Get Rhythm
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 E. 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.