Louisiana Lowdown and Blue
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>RIFF (used throughout song): D# D# C# C# C# C# D# D# C# C# C# D#
>
>The filler notes (FILL) are just a little "tickling" of the first
>two strings (e and B) held at the 8th fret.
>
>VERSES:
> D# FILL
>My eyelids said four-thirty
> D# FILL
>and the radio clock said six
> G# A# RIFF
>and I was thinking up a reasonable excuse
> D# FILL
>I might have slept through yesterday
> D# FILL
>but in the shape I'm in
> G# A# RIFF
>what's twenty-four hours more or less to lose
>
>CHORUS:
>Gm Cm
>I burned up letters and I burned up souvenirs
>Gm Cm
>Leaving no traces that I was ever here
> D# G# A# RIFF
>And I won't be Louisiana lowdown and blue
>
>BRIDGE:
> A# D#
>I saw a stranger smiling at me yesterday
>A# D#
>And it scared me almost half to death
>A# D#
>I wanted to hide I wanted to run away from them
>A# RIFF
>Instead I closed my eyes and I wasn't there
How to play Louisiana Lowdown and Blue
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 D#. 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.