R. Goodrum (c) 1978
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E E7 A A7
After you go, I can catch up on my reading
E E7 A A7
After you go, I'll have a lot more time for sleeping
G C
And when you're gone looks like things are gonna be a lot easier
Bm7 Em Am7 D
Life will be a breeze, you know. I really should be glad
G Gmaj7
But I'm bluer than blue. Sadder than sad
G7 C
You're the only light this empty room has ever had
G Am7
Life without you is gonna be...
D G/B
Bluer than blue
E E7 A A7
After you go, I'll have a lot more room in my closet
E E7 A A7
After you go, I'll stay out all night long if I feel like it
G C
And when you're gone I can run through the house screamin'
Bm7 Em Am7 D
And no one will ever hear me. I really should be glad.
[repeat Chorus]
Am7 Bm7
I don't have to miss no TV shows
C Bm7
I can start my whole life over
Am7 Bm7
Change the numbers on my telephone
C D
But the nights will sure be colder.
G Gmaj7
But I'm bluer than blue. Sadder than sad
G7 C
You're the only light this empty room has ever had
G Am7
Life without you is gonna be...
D G/B Am7
Bluer than blue
D G
Bluer than blue.
How to play R. Goodrum (c) 1978
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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