Sad Ol Red
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Gm7 C Gm7 - C
I walk on stone, it leads me home
Gm7 C Gm7 - C
We don't have streets, just pure concrete
Am7 D Am7 D
I'm not glad when I get home
Am7 D Am7 D
I'm sad old red, I don't wanna be alone
Gm7 – C7 Gm7 – C7
Gm7 – C7 Gm7 – C7
Gm7 C Gm7 - C
I go whiter in the face, my feet begin to shake
Gm7 C Gm7 - C
I go upstairs to that heavenly place
Am D Am D
I'm not glad when I get home
Am D Am D
I'm sad old red, I don't wanna be alone no more
Gm7 C
Sad old red, sat at home
Gm7 C
Sad old red, living on his own
Gm7 C
Sad old red, sat at home
Gm7 C
Sad old red, let me take you home
Solo
Am7 – D Am7 – D
Am7 – D Am7 – D
Gm7 – C Gm7 – C
Gm7 – C Gm7 – C
Gm7 C Gm7 C
It's a cubic room, two holes peep through
Gm7 C Gm7 C
Shadows on the wall of trees so tall
Am D Am D
I think of her again, the joy she used to bring
Am D Am D
Lay there in bed, two words she said
Gm7 C
She said : oh red
Gm7 C
She said : oh red
Gm7 C
All the time : oh red
Gm7 C
every night : oh red
Gm7 C
Sad old red, that’s what I am
Gm7 C
All the time
Gm7 C
Every night
Gm7 C
Sad old red
Gm7 C
Sad old red
Sax solo : Gm7 C
How to play Sad Ol Red
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm7. 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.