When I Was Blue
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C
Step inside your diving bell
Gm F
Mark the distance where you
C
Fell below
Am
My father met Jacques Cousteau
F
I guess that means we’re good to
C
Go
Dm F C
You don’t come around
Dm F C
You don’t come around
C D#
Quite as often as you used to do
Dm C
When I was blue
D# Dm C
C
Pinter at the kitchen sink I
Gm
Pause and and say
F
I think you know I
C
Love you, don’t you don’t you
C
Eyes as big as glaciers well I
Gm
Think you might be
F
Blue
C
Too
Dm F C
You don’t come around
Dm F C
You don’t come around
C D#
Quite as often as you used to do
Dm F C
When I was blue
Am F C
Gm F C
Dm F C
You don’t come around
Dm F C
You don’t come around
C D#
Quite as often as you used to do
Dm C
When I was blue
A#
When I was blue
G# F C
When I was blue ohh
C C
You know it runs right through
Gm
You know it runs right through
F C
You know it runs right through
Gm F C
Ahhh
Gm F C
Ahhh
Gm F C
Ahhh
How to play When I Was Blue
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 C. 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.