Hurry Up Sundown
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Capo on the 2nd fret
E A E
It's the end of another working day
A E
Come on and pack your blues away
A E
Change your clothes, we'll go for a ride
A
To the other side
G C G C
Hurry up sundown, hurry up sundown
G C G C
Hurry up sundown, hurry up sundown
E A E
Over here it's easier to breathe
A F
There's a place for you and me
C F
And there's no devil here to pay
Am G
And come the light of day we pray
G C G C
Hurry up sundown, hurry up sundown
G C G C
Hurry up sundown, hurry up sundown
Am C G D
And together we'll ride the other side
Am C G D
We'll feel so free, just you and me
F
And I'll pray what is due
Em D
Till the night sees us through
G C G C
Am C G D
And together we'll ride the other side
Am C G D
We'll feel so free, just you and me
F Em
When this long is day is through
A D
We will dance in blue
D G D G
Hurry up sundown, hurry up sundown
D G Em F#m C
Hurry up sundown, hurry up sundown, hurry up sundown
E A E
It's the end of another working day
A E
Come on and pack your blues away
E A E
It's the end of another working day
A G
Come on and pack your blues away
G C G C G C G C E A E
How to play Hurry Up Sundown
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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.