James Blues
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Capo IV
Intro & Bridge:
Am G C
C E Am G C
Verse 1:
Am G C
James incurred the wrath
C E Am
of a jealous woman
Am G C
Not long after that
C E Am
spending all his weekends
G C
Trying to relearn
G Am E F
How a young man yearns after a noose
G C
Poor poor James
Verse 2:
Most nights he has dreams
all his teeth are missing
Wakes up in a sweat
Simpleton heart racing
He throws back the sheets
Begins to weep without much feeling
Poor poor James
Bridge
Verse 3:
Desire is what makes
Upright mammals human
Put me out to graze
Give this beast a burden
Because the universe
Makes much more sense without a purpose
Poor poor James
How to play James 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 Am. 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.