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i got the blues chords
the rolling stones 1970 *

G D Em C G D C G D

G D
as i stand by your flame ,
Em C G
i get burned once again
D C G D
feelin’ low down , i’m blue

G D
as i sit , by the fire ,
Em C G
of your warm desire
D C G G G C/D
i’ve got the blues , for you , yeah

A D ddd/A
every night you’ve been away ,
D
i’ve sat down and i have prayed
C G D
that you’re safe in the arms of a guy ,
Em C G
who will bring you alive
D C G D
won’t drag you down with abuse

break

G D
in the silk sheet of time ,
Em C G
i will find peace of mind
D C G
love is a bed full of blues

D C G
and i’ve got the blues
D C G
and i’ve got the blues
D C G
and i’ll bust my brains out for you
D
and i’ll tear my hair out
C G D
i’m gonna tear my hair out just for you

if you don’t believe what i’m singing

at three o’clock in the morning , babe , well
G
i’m singing my song for you . .

* alternate :

capo ii

A = G
D = C
Em = Dm
C = A#
G = F

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