Sunday Morning Blues
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[Intro ]
D G D G
[Verso 1]
D G
I caught you across the room last night in that little black dress
G A
I fell into whiskey and I wound up a mess
Bm D F#m
Thought I'd moved on, but I was wrong, I guess
G A D
Ive got the Sunday morning blues
[Verso 2]
D G
That old coffee pot has given up on me
D A
These Jack Daniel eyes are too bloodshot to see
Bm Bm
The worn-out ceiling fans hummin Oh, Lonesome Me
G A D D Em D/F#
I've got the Sunday morning blues
[Refrão]
G Gm
Church bells ringing, choir singin
D A D Em D/F#
When the roll is called up younger, I'll be there
G Gm
Sun shining,fish are bitin
D A
But I'm still in my underwear
[Verso 3]
D G
The neighbors and the bookies are waiting on football
D A
This California king feels like my backs to the wall
Bm F#m
I'd be waitin around forever if I was waitin on your call
G A D D Em D/F#
I've got the Sunday morning blues
[Refrão]
G Gm
Church bells ringing, choir singin
D D Em D/F#
Just as I am
D Gm
I gotta get goin, get theses old wheels rollin
D A
But the blues, they don't give a damn
[Verso 4]
D G
I step out for a cigarette to clear my head
D A
And try not to think about them old words in red
Bm F#m
So I just pop the top off another one instead
G A Bm
I've got the Sunday morning blues
Outro
G A D
I got the Sunday morning blues
How to play Sunday Morning Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.