Gunsmoke Blues
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Intro: Am Am G
[Verso 1]
Am Am Am Am
Trouble down at the high school, somebody got the gunsmoke blues
D D C Am
Trouble down at the high school, somebody got the gunsmoke blues
G D C Am
Read it in the morning paper, - watch it on the evening news
G Am C
[Verso 2]
Am Am
Over at the house of worship, people praying to the Lord
D C Am
Over at the house of worship, people praying to the Lord
G D C Am
The gunsmoke blues come calling, God’s people ain’t here no more
G Am
[Verso 3]
Am Am Am
Mama said what’s the matter, son, you ain’t acting right
D C Am
Mama said what’s the matter, son, you ain’t acting right
G D C Am
I got a worried feeling, it’s the gunsmoke blues alright
Instrumental:
Am Am Am Am
D C Am G D C
Am Am G D C
Am Am Am Em
[Verso 4]
Am Am Am
Some folks blame the shooter, other folks blame the gun
D C Am
But that don’t stop the bullets, and more bloodshed to come
G D C Am
A million thoughts and prayers, - won’t bring back anyone
Am Am
Outro:
G D C Am
No million thoughts and prayers, won’t bring back anyone
Am Am
(Let’s sing that again)
G D C Am
A million thoughts and prayers, they won’t bring back anyone
Am Am Am Am
No,(they won’t) Won’t bring back anyone
Am Am Am Am
How to play Gunsmoke Blues
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 Am. 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.