In Blue
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C
verse 1
Em Am E
I made a wrong turn, in blue
F G C
How the rain kept me inside?
Em Am E
I built a house from sticks and twine
F G C
And you said it would serve me fine
Em Am E
But then the rain could soak me through
F
[Refrão]
G Am
And when she lies, she says you're lying too
G C
In blue
F
Verse: 2
C G Am E
Like how you told me then to go ahead and try it
F G C
Anything to keep me quiet
G Am E
I caught the mirror head on as I grew
F
[Refrão]
G Am
And when she smiles, she knows I'm happy too
G C
In blue
F G Am
And when she smiles, I know I'm happy too
G Am G C
In blue, in blue
Post-Chorus:
G Am D
I caught a glimpse of it, your brilliance
F G C
All too much and all too clever
Em Am D
I caught a fever like I always do
F G C
And still you let me stand with you, in blue
Verse: 3
G Am E
I wash the dishes, no sweat
F G
All for show and no purpose
C Em Am E
I bet next year I'll see you all the time
F
The fault is all deserved as mine
F G
The fault is all deserved as mine
Bridge
C Em Am E
And I wake up inside a matchstick house
Dm C
Was it all on purpose?
G
Was this true?
C G
Oh, and I've been waiting
Am E
Quiet as a mouse
F C G
Tell me and be honest, was this you?
F
'Cause when I talk I'm not so boring
F
Will I catch you sleepy, snoring?
F G Am
When you're out of luck, will I be too?
[Refrão]
G C
In blue
F G Am
And when you're out of luck, I will be too
G Am G C
In blue, in blue
G Am E F Fm
C Em Am E F Fm C
How to play In Blue
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.