Lovesick Blues
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Capo 3
D
I got a feelin' called the bluues, oh, Lord,
A7
Since my baby said goodbye,
And I don't know what I'll do,
D
All I do is sit and sigh, oh, Lord.
G G7
That last long day she said goodbye,
C B7
Well, Lord, I thought I would cry.
E7
She'll do me, she'll do you, she's got that kind of lovin'.
A7
Lord, I love to hear her when she calls me
D A7
Sweet Daddy! Such a beautiful dream!
I hate to think it's all over,
F#
I've lost my heart, it seems.
G G7
I've grown so used to you somehow,
C B7
Well, I'm nobody's sugar daddy now,
E7 A7
And I'm lonesome,
D
I got the lovesick blues.
Bridge:
F# Bm
Well, I'm in love, I'm in love, with a beautiful gal,
F# Bm
That's what's the matter with me.
F# Bm
Well, I'm in love, I'm in love, with a beautiful gal
E7 A7
But she don't care about me.
A7
Lord, I tried and I tried to keep her satisfied
D
But she just wouldn't stay.
E7
So now that she is leavin',
A7
This is all I can say:
Repeat 1st Verse
How to play Lovesick Blues
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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.