Lockdown Blues
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[Intro ]D7 G Bb F
D7 G7 Bb F
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E|-5-5-5-3-3--5-5-5-3-3----5-3-5-8--------------------|
B|-3-3-3-3-3--3-3-3-3-3----3-3-3-6-5-3----------------|
G|---------------------------------4-2----------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
D7
Lockdown blues
G
Don't need no shoes
Bb F
Dress whatever way you please
D7
No cafè
G7
No ballet
Bb F
On the menu lockdown blues
D D7 Gm G
Ah-ooh
Bb F
Ah-ooh
D7
April, May (April, May)
G G7
That was okay (that was okay)
Bb F
We were singing lockdown blues
D7
June, July (June, July)
G7
We flew up high (we flew up high)
Bb F
So now we're back in lockdown blues
D7 G
Ah-ooh
Bb F
Ah-ooh
D7
There was a plan (he had a plan)
G7
To take a plane (to take a plane)
Bb F
Until we heard the evening news
D7
The virus grows
G
The borders close
Bb F
Looks like we're trapped in lockdown blues
D7
Please come soon
G
Before the moon
Bb F
Rises over Syracuse
D7
I wouldn't mind
G
To stay inside
Bb F
If I could stay inside with you
D D7 G
Ah-ooh
Bb F
Ah-ooh
D D7 G
Ah-ooh
Bb F
Ah-ooh
D7
Lockdown town
G7
Lockdown time
Bb
Lockdown streets
F
Lockdown needs
D7
Lockdown nights
G7
Lockdown fights
Bb
Lockdown blues
F
Lockdown rules
Final D7 G7 Bb F
D7 G7 Bb F
D7 G7 Bb F
How to play Lockdown 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 D7. 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.