Good Brisk Blues
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[Verso 1]
Cm
Poor darling Mary, alone with her blues
Bb F Cm
Her tongue it was out to kill her
Cm
After she had wished she were dead and her poor heart, it had bled
Bb F Cm
Her tongue it turned to silver
[Refrão]
G
Give me a good brisk blues, to help me get my shoes
Cm
Back onto that path to glory
G
Read all maps and signs, and someday soon you will find
Cm
That you, too, know the story
[Verso 2]
Cm
Oh dear Stellas skirt and golden Ellies shirt
Bb F Cm
And the bras and panties that are on their bodies
Cm
Are just like their face with the features in place
Bb F Cm
And reveal a sadness that electrifies me
Bridge
Eb Ab G Cm7
[Verso 3]
Cm
From the canyon in your heart, the valley between your breasts
Bb F Cm
Comes your lifelike pageless pounding
Cm
And though I'm sometimes mad, and I might feel a little bad
Bb F Cm
There's no denying that ancient sounding
[Ponte]
Eb Ab
Call him a waste, a kick in the face
G Cm7
Or any old pain that strikes you
Eb
But once they've gone it just won't be too long
Ab G
Before you want them you'll have them back again
Cm
Back again
Interlude
Cm Bb F Cm X2
[Verso 4]
Cm
Well, platinum pumps and silken lumps
Bb F Cm
Your blood flowing beneath your bodice
Cm
It's no surprise it just gives my heart a rise
Bb F Cm
When you bend down to tie your shoelace
[Refrão]
G
Give me a good brisk blues, to help me get my shoes
Cm
Back onto that path to glory
G
Read all maps and signs, and someday soon you will find
Cm
That you, too, know the story
Outro
Cm Bb F Cm
How to play Good Brisk Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.