Rock And Roll Blues
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Rock And Roll Blues:Eddie Cochran.
Recorded in 1959.
(Capo 1st fret.)
INTRO: G Em (x2)
#1.
G Em G Em
Oh, dancin' all night, so I have my play,
C D G
but how can I work when I sleep all day.
C G C G
I got those rock 'n' roll blues, those rock 'n' roll blues.
Em C D G Em G Em
#2.
G Em G Em
I dig way down deep, in my ol' blue jeans,
C D G
to put my last dime in that, record machine.
C G C G
I got those rock 'n' roll blues, those rock 'n' roll blues.
Em C D G Em
[Refrão] C D
I have the blues to fight..and to make things worse
I fell in love last night.
C D
The little girl I found, said to, 'Stop my hoppin' and settle down.'
#3.
G Em G Em
Oh, why can't there be, two of poor o1' me.
C D G
One on the dance floor and one hangin' 'round the door.
C G C G
I got those rock 'n' roll blues, those rock 'n' roll blues.
Em C D G Em
[Refrão] C D
I have the blues to fight..and to make things worse
I fell in love last night.
C D
The little girl I found, said to, 'Stop my hoppin' and settle down.'
#4.
G Em G Em
Oh, why can't there be, two of poor o1' me.
C D G
One on the dance floor and one hangin' 'round the door.
C G C G
I got those rock 'n' roll blues, those rock 'n' roll blues.
G Em G Em
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Rock And Roll Blues
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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.