Mr Bluesman
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G D A9 G D A9
A9
He was a man,
G D A9 A13 A9 A13
a ramblin' man he was, yes, he was.
A9
Guitar in hand,
G D A A13 A A13
his home was on the road and that's where he was .
C
He's seen a thousand roads,
D
he's been a million miles,
C
and when he'd bend a note,
D G D C
a tear would fill my eyes.
D E4
Where are you playin'
E E4 E4 E
Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
G D A9
A9
Town to town
G D A9 A13 A9 A13
honkytonks and dives all look the same
A9
his gypsy heart
G D A9 A13 A9 A13
keeps his shadow ridin' through the rain
C
A graveyard full of scars
D
his life will paint his songs
C
'cos when you're on the road
D G D C
there's nowhere you belong you're just alone
D E4
where are you playin'
E E4 E4 E
Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
(Solo)
C
He's seen a thousand roads,
D
he's been a million miles,
C
and when he'd bend a note,
D G D C
a tear would fill my eyes.
D E4
Where are you playin'
E E4 E4 E
Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
A9
I've paid some dues
G D A9 A13 A9 A13
now I make my living as a music man, yes I do,
A9
I play the blues
G D
I guess the blues must be just what I am.
C
A graveyard full of scars
D
his life will paint his songs
C
'cos when you're on the road
D G D C
there's nowhere you belong you're just alone
D E4
where are you playin'
E E4 E4 E
Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
C
He's seen a thousand roads,
D
he's been a million miles,
C
and when he'd bend a note,
D G D C
a tear would fill my eyes.
D E4
Where are you playin'
E E4 E4 E
Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
G D A9 G D A9 G D A9 G D A9
How to play Mr Bluesman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.