Spiral
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[Intro ]= verse
Verse
Am D A A (bass is playing just A)
You don't know how much this means
Am D A A
To have this music in me
D/F# D/F# Am/E Am/E
I just keep playing these blues
F F E7 E7
Hoping that i dont lose
Verse
Am D A A
I just keep playing my song
Am D A A
Hoping that i get along
D/F# D/F# Am/E Am/E
You don't know how much it means
F F E7 E7
To have this music in me
Bridge
D D Am Am
In the morning, in the daytime
D D Am Am
In the evening, in the nighttime too
F F F/E F/E E7 E7 Am G
I gotta have it, i gotta have this blues
F F F/E F/E E7 E7 E7
I gotta have it, i gotta have this blues
THEME: Am D A A (x2)
Verse
Am D A A
You don't know how much it means
Am D A A
To have this music in me
D/F# D/F# Am/E Am/E
I just keep playing my song
F F E7 E7
Hoping that i get along
Bridge
D D Am Am
In the morning, in the daytime, in the night, in the night time too
D D Am Am
In the morning, in the daytime, in the evening, in the midnight hours
F F F/E F/E E7 E7 Am G
I gotta have it, i gotta have this blues
F F F/E F/E E7 E7 E7
I gotta have it, i gotta have this blues
OUTRO SOLOS: Am D A A (ad lib.)
How to play Spiral
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.