Learnin' The Blues
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[Intro]d: Am7 D7 D G Gdim G D7/9-
G Am7 D7 D9 G
The tables are empty the dance floor's deserted;
G Am7 D7 D G
You play the same love song it's the tenth time you've heard it.
G7 C Cm G Bm5-/7 E7
That's the beginning just one of the clues;
Am7 D7 D G Gdim D7
You've had your first lesson in learnin' the blues.
Am7 D7 D9 G
The cigarettes you light one after another
Am7 D7 D G
Won't help you forget her and the way that you love her.
G7 C Cm G Bm7/5- E7
You're only burnin' a torch you can't lose,
Am7 D7 D G Gdim G
But you're on the right track for learnin' the blues.
Bridge:
G7 C Am C C7 G
When you're at home alone, the blues will taunt you constantly;
G7 C Am C C7 G D
When you're out in a crowd, the blues will haunt your memory.
G Am7 D7 D9 G
The nights when you don't sleep the whole night you're cryin',
G Am7 D7 D G
But you can't forget her soon you even stop tryin'.
G7 C Cm G Bm5-/7 E7
You'll walk that floor and wear out your shoes;
Am7 D7 D5+ G Gdim G
When you feel your heart break. you're learnin' the blues.
Repeat Bridge:
G Am7 D7 D9 G
The nights when you don't sleep the whole night you're cryin';
G Am7 D7 D G
But you can't forget her soon you even stop tryin'.
G7 C Cm G Bm5-/7 E7
You'll walk that floor and wear out your shoes;
Am7 D7 D+ G G/F# Bm7/5- E7
When you feel your heart break, you're learnin' the blues.
Coda:
Am7 D7 D5+ G Gdim G
When you feel your heart break, you're learnin' the blues.
How to play Learnin' The Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.