Navy Blues
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
* means play chord as single strum
[Intro]
A x4
F#m x3 F#m*
[Verse 1]
A
So you got the navy blues
A
I took off my shirt and shoes
F#m
I feel like a criminal
E
I love you like an animal
A
I'm laying out my Sunday clothes
A
I can't get my suitcase closed
F#m
I know that swear a lot
E
But I'm really sure that I forgot
A D
To pack something I need
E
I cut my finger but it didn't -
[Chorus]
A
Bleed in hearts, in January
A
Listen, listen, you're so free
D
Skin and bones and meat and mud
D E
Salt and teeth and sweat and blood
A
I know I can come and go
A
I know 'cause you told me so
F#m
You said, "Sister, you're so free,"
E
Well I know sailor, you're like me
[Instrumental]
A x4
[Bridge]
Am A
So what if I get bloodthirsty?
Am A
Or a little raggedy?
F#m
I've got convict ancestry
E
You better get away from me
A
Oh Barcelona, burn you down!
A
I will take this tiny town
F#m
I've got a little Irish lilt
E
I've got a lot of Catholic guilt
[Chorus]
A
And a bleeding heart in January
A
Listen, listen, you're so free
D
Skin and bones and meat and mud
D E
Salt and teeth and sweat and blood
A
I know I can come and go
A
I know 'cause you told me so
F#m
You said, "Sister, you're like me,"
E
Well I know sailor, you're so free
[Break]
A
Oh, I know you are just like me
F#m
Yes, I know you are just like me
D
Yes, I know you are just like me
E
Oh, I know you are just like me
A
Baby got the navy blues
F#m
I took off my shirt and shoes
E
I feel like a criminal
E
I love you like an animal
[Chorus]
A
With a bleeding heart in January
A
Listen, you're so free
F#m
Skin and bones and meat and mud
D E
Salt and teeth and sweat and blood
A
I know I can come and go
A
I know because you tell me, tell me
F#m
You said, "Sister, you're like me
D E
You're no saint, but you're so free"
[Outro]
A x7 A*
How to play Navy Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.