Out Of Alabama Blues
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Intro
Am C G Am
[Verso 1]
Am C G Am
She sparkled like a rhinestone in an old country singers coat
Am C G Am
Underneath the neon bar lights that were tinted with cigarette smoke
Am C G Am
She was sipping on this top shelf whiskey and slowly tapping her feet
Am C G Am Am C G Am
To the song my band was playing to a slow and bluesy beat
[Verso 2]
Am C G Am
I was leaning back on the kick drum, a worn out Gibson was in my hand
Am C G Am
I was playing the country blues just as sad as a white boy can
Am C G Am
She sounded like a hallelujah when she said "boys, do ya'll take requests?"
Am C G Am
Then she whispered soft into my ear and this is what she said
F C G Am
She said "I know you're trying hard but you're going to have to do much better
C G Am
Because the blues ain't going to get you out of Alabama"
Am C G Am
And "Last night the band was hot and tonight they're even better
C G Am
But the blues ain't going to get you out of Alabama"
Instrumental
Am C G Am x2
[Verso 3]
Am C G Am
So I took that guitar right off my neck and said "boys, ya'll can finish the set"
Am C G Am
Then I rolled the dice and asked that girl If she had the time to dance
Am C G Am
I said "what brought you to a place like this?" She said, "I'm just passing through town."
Am C G Am C G Am
As we twirled around in the neons on this whiskey carousel
[Verso 4]
Am C G Am
And then I wanted to tell her just how I felt but I was scared about the way it would sound
Am C G Am
And I could tell by the way that she looked at me she knew my kind too well
Am C G Am
I said "baby I will leave these blues behind I'll lay this guitar down
Am C G Am
And together we can leave this smoky bar and this old shady town"
F C G Am
She said "I know you're trying so hard but you're going to have to do much better
C G Am
Because the blues ain't going to get you out of Alabama"
Am C G Am
And "Last night the band it was hot and tonight they're even better
C G Am
But the blues ain't going to get you out of Alabama"
F C G Am
Now there she goes out the door
F C G Am
Now there she goes out the door
F C G Am
Now I can sing the blues like I never sang them before
F C G Am
Now there she goes out the door
Outro
F C G Am
How to play Out Of Alabama Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.