Same Old Blues
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Intro
Am D Am D Am G F Am
[Verso 1]
Am
Have you heard that rumour, That's going around?
D Am
You got a man, Way across town
D Am
It's the same old story, Tell me when does it end?
G F Am
Yes I heard the news, It's the same old blues again
[Verso 2]
Am
Well I wrote you a letter, You must have read it wrong
D Am
I stood at your doorway, Ah, but you were gone
D Am
I took a lot of time, And let your telephone ring
G F Am
It's the same old blues, The same old blues again
[Ponte]
D C F E
[Verso 3]
Am
When you give me the business, Well it didn't mind
D Am
'Cause I've got a lot of patience, And I got a lot of time
D Am
It's the same old story, Tell me when does it end?
G F Am
It's the same old blues, The same old blues again
{Solo}
Am D Am D Am G F Am
[Verso 4]
Am
I'm gonna find me a mountain, I'm gonna hide out
D Am
I ain't talking to you, And I ain't yet coming out
D Am
'Cause I heard that rumour, Tell me where does it end?
G F Am
Yes I heard the news, It's the same old blues again
G F Am
'Cause I said it's the same old blues, The same old blues again
Outro
D C F E Am
How to play Same Old Blues
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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.