Ugly Sweater Blues
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Intro: E E E E
Verse
E
Mama don’t make me wear that old thing again
E
Hand-knitted Christmas trees and a silly snowman
B7
No matter if I refuse
E
I got them ugly sweater blues
Verse
E
Mama why can’t you see I feel like a fool
E
Green elves with snowflakes and scratchy alpaca wool
B7
Maybe you heard the news
E
I got them ugly sweater blues
Bridge
A E
Another year, another sweater and another holiday soiree
A
Mama hears the people laughin’
While the presents are unwrappin’
B7
And she’s not even sorry
Verse
E
Mama don’t make me wear that old thing again
E
Bright red with sleigh bells and a gingerbread man
B7
Corduroys and pointy shoes
E
I got the ugly sweater blues
Guitar solo
E E E E
E E E E
B7 B7 E E
Bridge
A
Driving to Atlanta for an interview with Santa
E
I can hear him say
A
Hey that kid is back again, dig that ugly cardigan
B7
Oh what a shame
Verse
E
Mama don’t make me wear that old thing again
E
Hand-knitted Christmas trees and a silly snowman
B7
No matter if I refuse
E
I got them ugly sweater blues
B7
Done paid all my dues
E Am E
I’m singin’ them ugly sweater blues
How to play Ugly Sweater Blues
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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.