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INTRO and VERSE: the pattern is E G A, as in:
 
E G A E G A
Suicide blonde, was the color of her hair
 
E G A E G A
Like a cheap distraction, for a new affair
 
CHORUS: E and A(?) alternating through line
 
then verse, harmonica solo, verse, chorus
 
SOLO:
 
E|---0---0----0----0----0-
B|-0---0----0----0----0---
G|------------------------ repeated many times until
D|------------------------
A|------------------------
E|------------------------
 
E|-12---7--10---5--7---3--5---
B|----------------------------
G|----------------------------
D|----------------------------
A|----------------------------
E|----------------------------
 
repeat chorus and fade
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Ken MacFarlane | email: ksm@eniac.seas.upenn.edu
CETS Technical Staff | ksm@pender.ee.upenn.edu
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How to play Suicide Blonde

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 E. 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.

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