Runnin' Blue
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Poor Otis dead and gone
Left me here to sing his song
Pretty little girl with a red dress on
Poor Otis dead and gone
RIFF 1: PLAY THIS AFTER RIFF 1:
(0:11) Am G
E|---------------------|-------3---------|
B|---------------------|-1--x--3---------|
G|-7^(9)--5-------5----|-2--x--0---------|
D|----------7p5-----7--|-2--x--0---------|
A|-------------5------|-0--x--2----------|
E|---------------------|-------3---------|
VERSE:
RIFF 1
Well back down turn around slowly
Am G
Try it again
Bm A
Rememberin' when
C
It was easy
Bm A
Try it again
C
Much too easy
Bm A
Rememberin' when
[Refrão]
D A E7 A
Al-right, look at my shoes
D A E7 A
Not quite the walkin' blues
D A E7 A
Don't fight too much to lose
D A E7
Can't fight the runnin' blues
VERSE(same pattern, different lyrics)
POST-VERSE:
A C
Otis dead
A G5
Runnin blue
A C
Run so fast
A G5
What do I do
(then theres a little saxophone thing with no guitar)
Then repeat the intro:
e|---------------------|-------3---------|
B|---------------------|-1--x--3---------|
G|-7^(9)--5-------5----|-2--x--0---------|
D|----------7p5-----7--|-2--x--0---------|
A|--------------5------|-0--x--2---------|
E|---------------------|-------3---------|
Verse
Chorus(x2)
Outro:
Dm Am E7 Am (3x)
Dm Am C D
How to play Runnin' Blue
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 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.