Tb Blues
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verse 1
C7
My good gal’s trying to make a fool out of me.
F C
My gal’s trying to make a fool out of me,
G7 C
Trying to make me believe I ain’t got that old T.B.
G7 C
I’ve got the T.B. blues.
verse 2
C7
When it rained down sorrow, it rained all over me.
F C
When it rained down sorrow, it rained all over me,
G7 C
Cause my body rattles like a train on that old S.P.
G7 C
I’ve got the T.B. blues.
verse 3
C7
I’ve got that old T.B., I can’t eat a bite.
F C
Got that old T.B., I can’t eat a bite.
G7 C
Got me worried so I can’t even sleep at night.
G7 C
I’ve got the T.B. blues.
verse 4
C7
I’ve been fightin’ like a lion, looks like I’m going to lose.
F C
I’ve been fightin’ like a lion, looks like I’m going to lose,
G7 C
Cause there ain’t nobody ever whipped the T.B. blues.
G7 C
I’ve got the T.B. blues.
verse 5
C7
Gee, but that graveyard is a lonesome place.
F C
Gee, but that graveyard is a lonesome place.
G7 C
They put you on your back, throw that mud down in your face.
G7 C
I’ve got the T.B. blues.
How to play Tb Blues
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 C7. 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.