Invitation To The Blues
View chords used in this chart
A7M D9 E7/13 A7M D7M/9 Dm6 A7M D9
My heart was all dressed up to go dancing
E7/13 F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m5-/7 F#7
I had a brand new shine on my views
D9 Dm6 A7M C#m5-/7 F#7
The roses you sent for, the line that I went for
D9 Bm5-/7 E7/13 Cdim A7M
Was just an invitation to the blues.
D9 A7M D7M Dm6 A7M D9
The very thought of love was entrancing,
E7/13 F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m5-/7 F#7
I figured I had nothing to lose;
D9 Dm6 A7M C#m5-/7 F#7
Your smile so elusive, your kiss so exclusive
D9 Bm5-/7 E7/13 Cdim A7M Fdim A7M
Was just an invitation to the blues.
C#7 E7/9- D9 E7/9
I went to town, priced a wedding gown
D9 E7 C#7 Fdim
Put my little red book on the shelf
D9 E7 Cdim E7/13
Hired a hall, got the band and all
B7 D9 Bm5-/7 E7/13 E7
And marched down the aisle by myself
D9 A7M D7M Dm6 A7M D9
I guess you can't depend on romancing
E7/13 F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m5-/7 F#7
It puts your heart right down in your shoes
D9 Dm6 A7M C#m5-/7 F#7
Instead of a wedding for hich I was heading
D9 Bm5-/7 E7/13 Cdim A7M Fdim A7M
I got an invitation to the blues.
How to play Invitation To The Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7M. 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.