Weary Blues From Waitin'
View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]
Am Am/E Am Am
Am Am/E Am E7
verse 1
Am Dm Am
Weary blues from waitin'
Am B7 E7
Lord, I've been waitin' too long
Am Dm Am D7
These blues have got me cryin'
Am E7 Am D7
Oh, sweet daddy, please come home
verse 2
Am Dm Am
The snow falls 'round my window
Am E7
But it can't chill my heart
Am Dm Am D7
Lord knows it died the day you left
Am E7 Am D7
My dream world fell a part.
verse 3
Am Dm Am
Weary blues from waitin'
Am B7 E7
Lord, I've been waitin' too long
Am Dm Am D7
These blues have got me cryin'
Am E7 Am D7
Oh, sweet daddy, please come home
Am E7 Am (This chords is the first beat of solo structure.)
Oh, sweet daddy, please come home
TRUMPET SOLO (same as verses)
Am Dm Am Am
Am B7 E7 E7
Am Dm Am D7
Am E7 Am D7
verse 4
Am Dm Am
Thru tears I watch young lovers
Am E7
As they go strollin' by
Am Dm Am D7
Oh, all the things that might have been
Am E7 Am D7
God forgive me if I cry.
Verse 5
Am Dm Am
Weary blues from waitin'
Am B7 E7
Lord, I've been waitin' too long
Am Dm Am D7
These blues have got me cryin'
Am E7 Am D7
Oh, sweet daddy, please come home
Am E7 Am
Oh, sweet daddy, please come home
How to play Weary Blues From Waitin'
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 Am. 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.