Learnin' The Blues
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Introdução: 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
D G
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
Won't help you forget her
D G
And the way that you love her
G7 C Cm G Bm5-/7 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
G7 C Am
When you're at home alone
C C7 G
The blues will taunt you constantly
G7 C Am
When you're out in a crowd
C C7 G D
The blues will haunt your memory
G Am7 D7
The nights when you don't sleep
D9 G
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 D7/13- G Gdim G
When you feel your heart break. you're learnin' the blues
G7 C Am
When you're at home alone
C C7 G
The blues will taunt you constantly
G7 C Am
When you're out in a crowd,
C C7 G D
The blues will haunt your memory
G Am7 D7
The nights when you don't sleep
D9 G
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 D7/13- G G/F# Bm5-/7 E7
When you feel your heart break, you're learnin' the blues
G7 C Am
When you're out in a crowd
C C7 G D
The blues will haunt your memory
G Am7 D7
The nights when you don't sleep
D9 G
The whole night you're cryin'
Am7 D7 D7/13- 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.