How Blue Can You Get
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Intro: D
D G7
I've been down hearted, baby
D
Ever since the day we met
G7
I've been down hearted, baby
D
Ever since the day we met
A G7
You know our love is nothing but the blues
D
Baby, how blue can you get?
D G7
You're evil when I'm with you, baby
D
And you are jealous when we're apart
G7
I said, you're evil, you're so evil when I'm with you, baby
D
And you are jealous when we're apart
A G7
How blue can you get, baby
D
The answer is right here in my heart
D C D
I gave you a brand new Ford
D C D
But you said, "I want a Cadillac"
D C D
I bought you a ten dollar dinner
D C D
And you said, "Thanks for the snack"
D C D
I let you live in my penthouse
D C D
You said, "It was just a shack"
D C D
I gave you seven children
D
And now you wanna give 'em back
G7
'Cause I've been down hearted, baby
D
Ever since the day we met
A G7
I said, our love is nothing but the blues
D
Baby, how blue can you get?
How to play How Blue Can You Get
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.