Stranded In Self
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Capo II
verse 1
Dm Dm/C
Oh the daydreams I can create
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
When the moonbeam is on the snowflake
A7 A7 Dm A7
And lonesome is my only friend.
Dm Dm/C
Yeah I feel so forsaken,
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
Like the good times are on vacation,
A7 A7 Dm Dm
And they ainâ??t cominâ?? home again.
Gm7 C
Sitting here without her
F Dm
I get to thinking about her
Gm7 C F A7
And you know that feeling just ainâ??t right
[Refrão]
Dm Dm/C
Sheâ??s in New York City
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
And Iâ??m stranded in self pity
A7 A7 Dm A7
Donâ??t you play no blues tonight
Solo
Dm Dm A7 A7 Bb7 A7 Dm A7
verse 2
Dm Dm/C
â??Cause your guitar will get to cryinâ??
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
And Iâ??ll sure get to sighinâ??
A7 A7 Dm
From my hat down to my soul
Dm Dm/C
Thereâ??s a favor you can do me
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
Donâ??t sing no sad songs to me
A7 A7 Dm A7
Oh â??cause buddy I already know
Gm7 C
If my luck would change
F Dm
Iâ??d catch myself an aeroplane
Gm7 C F A7
And Iâ??d leave you and these damned old blues behind
[Refrão]
Dm Dm/C
But sheâ??s in New York City
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
And Iâ??m stranded in self-pity
A7 A7 Dm A7
Donâ??t you play no blues tonight
Fiddle solo
Dm Dm A7 A7 Bb7 A7 Dm A7
[Refrão]
Dm Dm/C
Yeah sheâ??s in New York City
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
And Iâ??m stranded in self-pity
A7 A7 Dm A7
Donâ??t you sing no blues tonight
Dm Dm/C
Yeah sheâ??s in New York City
Dm/B Gm6/Bb
And Iâ??m stranded in self-pity
Donâ??t you sing no blues tonight
Clarinet solo w/ vocal ad lib
Dm Dm A7 A7 Bb7 A7 Dm A7
Ending
Dm Dm A7 A7
Bb7
Donâ??t you sing no blues
A7
Donâ??t you sing no blues
Dm
Tonight
How to play Stranded In Self
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.