So Sad To Be Alone
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Janis Joplin - So Sad To Be Alone
Bm F# Bm x2
It's sad, so sad to be alone
It's sad, so sad to be alone
E Bm F# Bm
No friends to help you, no family no home
Bm F# Bm
It's sad, so sad to be alone
Bm F# Bm x2
The dusty road calls you, come again
The dusty road calls you, come again
E Bm F# Bm
The dusty road calls you, you walk till the end
It's sad, so sad to be alone
You look at other people through your tears
You look at other people through your tears
They know nothing of sorrow, of saddness or fear
It's sad, so sad to be alone
You sit and sing in darkened rooms
You sit and sing in darkened rooms
Your song fills the air with increasing gloom
It's sad, so sad to be alone
It's sad, so sad to be alone
It's sad, so sad to be alone
No friends to help you, no family, no home
It's sad, so sad to be alone
How to play So Sad To Be Alone
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What is the starting chord?
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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.