I Got The Blues
View chords used in this chart
(intro) G D Em C G D C G D
(verse)
D G D
as i stand by your flame
Em C
i get burned once again
G D C G D
feeling low down and blue
(verse)
D G D
as i sit by the fire
Em C
of your warm desire
G D C G G G G D
i got the blues for you, yeah
(chorus)
A D
every night you've been away
A D
i've sat down, i have prayed
C G D
that you're safe in the arms of a guy
Em C
who will bring you alive
G D C G
won't drag you down with abuse, oh
(instrumental) C G C G D
(verse)
D G D
in the silk sheet of time
Em C
i will find peace of mind
G D C G
love is a bed full of blues
(outro)
D C G
and i've got the blues for you
D C G
and i've got the blues for you
D C G
and i've bust my brains out for you
D
and i'll tear my hair out
C G
i'm gonna tear my hair out just for you
D
if you don't believe what i'm saying
C
at three o' clock in the morning, babe
G
well, i'm singing my song for you.
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play I Got The 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 G. 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.