Wise Mans Blues
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capo 1. Hope you enjoy.
INTRO Em
C Em Am Em
Wise is the man sleeps with the breeze
C Em Am Em
Nothing will ever bring him to his knees
C Em Am Em
Cold are the nights, long are the days
C Em Am Em
But no one can ever take love away
C Am Em
And he kept a lock and key on it forever
C Am B7
And he took it out to make sure it was dead
C
And he held it in his hand
Am Em
He held it in his hand
C B7
And he waited for the dawn for some relief
Em C Am Em C Am
Uuhhhh... Uuuuuuuuuuhh...... Ohh... Ohh...
SOLO C - Em - Am - Em - C - Em - Am - B7
Ohh...
C Em Am Em
Calm is the girl, flames in her hair
C Em Am Em
Keeper of paths, mirth and despair
C Em Am Em
Cold winter day, warm summer night
C Em Am B7
That no one will ever bring back to life
C Am Em
And he kept a lock and key on it forever
C Am B7
And he took it out to make sure it was dead
C
And he held it in his hand
Am Em
He held it in his hand
C Am B7
And he waited for the dawn for some release
Em
Uuhhh...
C Em Am Em
Wise is the man sleeps with the breeze
C Em Am B7
Wise is the man sleeps with the breeze
Em
How to play Wise Mans 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.