Rocky Road Blues
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F
Well ... the road is rocky but it won't be rocky long.
Bb F
Ah, this old road is rocky but it won't be rocky long.
C F
Well, another man got my baby, and gone.
F
Well, I got the blues, I'm wearing the soles right outta my shoes.
Bb F
Aw, I got the blues, I'm wearing the soles right outta my shoes.
C F
My baby ran away and left me with the doggone blues.
[Refrão]
F
Well ... the road is rocky but it won't be rocky long.
Bb F
Ah, this old road is rocky but it won't be rocky long.
C F
Well, another man got my baby, and gone.
F
Aw, you're gonna lap up this water til the old well runs dry, yeah.
Bb F
You're gonna lap up this water till the old well runs dry.
C F
Well, you never miss your baby till she says goodbye.
[Refrão]
F
Well ... the road is rocky but it won't be rocky long.
Bb F
Ah, this old road is rocky but it won't be rocky long.
C F
Well, another man got my baby, and gone.
How to play Rocky Road 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 F. 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.