Transcendental Meditation Blues
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Intro: G F G F Em D
verse 1
G F Am D G
In my hurry, I can ever seem to get nowhere
G F Am
When I play it out
D G
Close my eyes and I am halfway there
G F Am D G
All I carry is this remedy to seek you again
G F Am
So I'm sending out this signal that I'??m traveling to
D G
As fast as I can
[Refrão]Em D C G
To the crowded station gate
Em D C G
A month of Sundays just to make it through
Em D C G
Another window in this terminal wait
C G Am
There ain't no easy way to pay these dues
G F C G
Save for these transcendental meditation blues
G F G F Em C
verse 2
G F Am D G
I don't worry the old black man beside me has got a smile on his face
G F Am
I know I'm weary now, I know that this old greyhound
D G
Bus has seen better days
[Refrão]Em D C G
Damnedest dixie highway run
Em D C G
Old dead dog in these trisco shoes
Em D C G
A dollar short and the same old song
C G Am
There ain't no better way to send the news
G F C G
So I sing these Transcendental Meditation Blues
Solo
verse 3
Em C G D
When I'm broke down are you waiting?
Em C G D
Are you waiting with the porch light on
Em C G D C
Do you wonder will I always just be too long gone
Em D C G
The river is wide and the valley low
Em G C G
Miles to go and mountains to move
Outro
Em D C G
Bended life for my only one
C G Am G
Through the brambles and the broken avenues
F C G
For these transcendental meditation blues
G F G F C D G
How to play Transcendental Meditation Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.