The Vicksburg Blues
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[Intro ]
Em
[Verso 1]
Em A Em
Rains been fallin on this rooftop all day long
Am Em
Yeah, rains been fallin on this rooftop all day long
Am Em
We rolled into Vicksburg, now the sunshines all gone wrong
[Verso 2]
Em Am Em
Got my baby right beside me, in this old RV
Am Em
Yeah, my baby right beside me, in this old RV
Am Em
We were chasing down the music, now the rains chasing me
[Verso 3]
Em Am Em
We came from Nashville down to Memphis, then Clarksdale town
A Am Em
Oh, going to, New Orleans, gonna lay our burdens down
Am Em
But tonight we stuck in Vicksburg, while the rain keeps pourin down
[Verso 4]
Em Am Em
Coffee getting colder, windows fogged up tight
Am Em
Yeah, coffee getting colder, cant see a thing outside
Am Em
But your hand in mine, baby, makes it feel alright
[Verso 5]
Em Am Em
Aint no jukebox playin, just the rhythm of the rain
Am Em
Aint no jukebox playin, just the rhythm of the rain
Am Em
But every drop keeps tellin me, well be on that road again
Outro
Em Am Em
When the morning comes, well roll these wheels again
Am Em
Yeah, when the morning comes, well roll these wheels again
Am Em
From Vicksburg rain to a New Orleans band
How to play The Vicksburg Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.