Old Town Blues
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Intro: C Em
C
To my aching glow
Em
You got a hold of me now...
C
How you rendered slow
Em
But harder than hell to my ground
D
I'm looking for my old mans' shoes
C
I'm kicking off these old town blues...
C
Don't leave me here
Em
Cos' I just won't survive
C
There's a raven hovering
Em
But a-he's keeping me alive...
D
I've known him all my life
C
He's the spirit of a young man mourning
D
But like the shadow of a carving knife
C
He's not the danger but the warning sign
And we're kicking off easy
C
Hey....
Em
Oh I can't seem to move
C
I'm paralysed....
Em
I'm chocking on my holy mood
D
Cos I wanna be an old man too
C
I wanna be a role model to my kids
D
I wanna teach them how to love
C
But you gotta show me how to live
And we're kicking off easy
C Em
ohhhhhhhh - yheaaa
C Em
ohhhhhhhh - yheaaa
D C
- yheaaa
D C
Oh nooooo- yheaaa
How to play Old Town 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.