Something Blue
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Capo 5
Intro : G C G C
G C
I came with a little bit of sorrow
G C
Was maybe a bit too sad
G C
But one day rolled into tomorrow
G C
And you gave me the best you had
D
That's how we started together
D
And how together we're gonna stay
G C
You taught me a little 'bout good times
G C
I fought through a little bit of rain
G C
You brought me a part of your sunshine
G C
You took in the heart of my pain
D
It wasn't supposed to happen
D G
But then you happened to come my way
G Bm
Every night, every day
C G D
Every word that you say made it so
D C
Every thought that I had
Bm D G
Said I ought to be glad. Now I know
G D C G D C
You showed what a little bit of love can do
G C D G C D
You opened my eyes and a light came through
G D C G D C
Took me to a place that I never knew
G C D G D
Goodbye to my little bit of something blue
G C
You came and you found me wanting
G C
And I'm saying that I'm in your debt
G C
Some days were a little bit daunting
G C
Some days I'd rather forget
D
You changed my life for the better
D
And I know I'd better be good to you
G Bm
Every night, every day
C G D
Every word that you say made it so
D C
Every thought that I had
Bm D G
Said I ought to be glad. Now I know
D C G D C
You showed what a little bit of love can do
G C D G C D
You opened my eyes and a light came through
G D C G D C
Took me to a place that I never knew
G C D G
So long to my little bit of something blue
D
It wasn't supposed to happen
D G
But then you happened to come my way
G Bm
Every night, every day
C G D
Every word that you say made it so
D C
Every thought that I had
Bm D G
Said I ought to be glad. Now I know
G D C G D C
You showed what a little bit of love can do
G C D G C D
You opened my eyes and a light came through
G D C G D C
Took me to a place that I never knew
G C D G C D
Goodbye to my little bit of something blue
G C D G D G
Farewell to my little bit of something blue.
How to play Something Blue
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.