Suicide Blonde
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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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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.