Mercury blues
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tabbed by Matellmon
CAPO 2nd fret
C
WELL IF I HAD MONEY, TELL YOU WHAT I'D DO
I'D GO DOWNTOWN, BUY A MERCURY OR TWO
F C
CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY, LORD I'M CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY
Am G C
GONNA BUY ME A MERCURY AND CRUISE IT UP & DOWN THE ROAD
C
WELL THE GIRL I LOVED, STOLE HER FROM A FRIEND
HE GOT LUCKY STOLE HER BACK AGAIN
F C
SHE HEARD HE HAD A MERCURY, LORD SHE'S CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY
Am G C
GONNA BUY ME A MERCURY AND CRUISE IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD
C
WELL HEY NOW WOMAN DON'T YOU LOOK SO FINE
DRIVIN ROUND IN YOUR MERCURY 49
F C
CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY, LORD I'M CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY
Am G C
I'M GONNA BUY ME A MERCURY AND CRUISE IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD
C
WELL MY BABY WENT OUT, SHE DIDN'T STAY LONG
BOUGHT HERSELF A MERCURY COME A-CRUISIN' HOME
F C
CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY, YEAH SHE'S CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY
Am G C
I'M GONNA BUY ME A MERCURY AND CRUISE IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD
C
WELL IF I HAD MONEY, TELL YOU WHAT I'D DO
C
I'D GO DOWNTOWN BUY A MERCURY OR TWO
F C
CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY, LORD I'M CRAZY BOUT A MERCURY
Am G F
I'M GONNA BUY ME A MERCURY AND CRUISE IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD
Am G F
I'M GONNA BUY ME A MERCURY AND CRUISE IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD
Am G C
I'M GONNA BUY ME A MERCURY AND CRUISE IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD.
How to play Mercury 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 C. 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.