Memphis Blues
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capo 3
Am Em Am Dm
Tea for two stars falling from the memphis sky (x2)
Am C
I know the night bird called you now
Em Am
Everything is fine
Dm E7
I know it's soon to be fading out
F C
But oh, didn't we shine
C G
Didn't we shine
Am Em Am Dm
Some people say that the memphis blues ain't bad (x2)
Am C
Put your little hand in mine darling
Em Am
I know you're fading fast
Dm E7
It weren't the memphis blues you had
F C C G
But baby you still shine
Am Em Am Dm
Goodbye my love, goodbye my love, goodbye
Am C
Turn your lamp down low my love, goodbye
Em Am
I hear the whistle singing now to the lonesome pine
Dm E7
I know that we faded out
F C
But oh, didn't we shine
C G
Didn't we shine
How to play Memphis Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.