Mike Houar
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Intro: F#9 F9 E9 B7 F#9
[Verso 1]
B7
Ever since I was a young boy
B7
Had the blues in my ears
E9
Brother Gregory cryin’ the blues
E9
Felt every one of his tears
F#
Saw first hand real early
F# E9
About payin’ dues
F#
Mom raisin’ three kinds all alone
F#
Hand me down clothes and taped up shoes
[Ponte]
E9 D#9 E9
I love the blues
E9 D#9 E9
Makes me feel so good
E9 D#9 E9
Flowed like that muddy river
G B7 F#
Right through the neighborhood
[Verso 2]
B7
Blues made me feel so good
B7
Like that river just flowed with ease
E9
Us boys would try to sing along
E9
With Albert n' Paul and BB
F#
The thrill was never gone
F# E9
With the blues on the radio
F#
Sat in the shade on the side of the house
F#
When it was too hot to get up and go
[Ponte]
E9 D#9 E9
I love the blues
E9 D#9 E9
Makes me feel so good
E9 D#9 E9
Flowed like that muddy river
G B7 F#
Right through the neighborhood
Instrumental:
F#9 F9 E9 B7
F#9 F9 E9 F#9
F#9 F9 E9 B7
F#9 F9 E9 F#9
B7 E9 B7 F#9
[Ponte]
E9 D#9 E9
I love the blues
E9 D#9 E9
Makes me feel so good
E9 D#9 E9
Flowed like that muddy river
G B7 F#
Right through the neighborhood
Outro:
F#9 F9 E9 B7
F#9 F9 E9 F#9
F#9 F9 E9 B7
F#9 F9 E9 F#9
B7 E9 B7 F#9
How to play Mike Houar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#9. 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.