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Lady Sings The Blues

Billie Holiday

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lady Sings The Blues by Billie Holiday in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Dm  Dm  Dm  A#maj7  A7

Verse 1
Dm   Lady Sing The Gm7Blues She's GotBm7(b5) Them Bad
She Feels Dm7So Sad.
Dmaj7      And Wants The World To Gmaj7Know
Just What Her Dmaj7Blues C7Is All B7(b9)About  Em7    A7​

Verse 2
Dm   Lady Sing The Gm7Blues She TellsBm7(b5) Her Side
Nothing To Dm7Hide.
Dmaj7      Now The World Will Gmaj7Know
Just What The Dmaj7Blues C7Is All B7(b9)About  Em7    A7​

Chorus
The D7Blues Ain't Am7Nothin' But A Dm7Pain In Em7Your D7Heart
When You Dm7Get A Em7Bad D7Start
When You And Your DmMan Have To Dm6Part
E7I Ain't Gonna Just Sit F#m7Around And Cry
I Know E7I Won't Die
'Cause A7I Love Him

Verse 3
Dm   Lady Sing The Gm7Blues I'm Tellin'Bm7(b5) You,
She's Got 'Em Dm7Bad
Dmaj7      But Now The World Will Gmaj7Know
  She's Dmaj7Never C7GonnaB7(b9) Sing Them No MoreEm7.   A7​

Chorus
The D7Blues Ain't Am7Nothin' But A Dm7Pain In Em7Your D7Heart
When You Dm7Get A Em7Bad D7Start
When You And Your DmMan Have To Dm6Part
E7I Ain't Gonna Just Sit F#m7Around And Cry
I Know E7I Won't Die
'Cause A7I Love Him

Verse 4
Dm   Lady Sing The Gm7Blues I'm Tellin'Bm7(b5) You,
She's Got 'Em Dm7Bad
Dmaj7      But Now The World Will Gmaj7Know
  She's Dmaj7Never C7GonnaB7(b9) Sing Them No MoreEm7.   A7​
Also available in: Fm (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lady Sings The Blues?

The chords for Lady Sings The Blues are: Dm, A#maj7, A7, Gm7, Bm7(b5), Dm7, Dmaj7, Gmaj7, C7, B7(b9), Em7, D7

What is the original key of Lady Sings The Blues?

The original key is Fm.

What is the difficulty of playing Lady Sings The Blues?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Lady Sings The Blues in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Lady Sings The Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Lady Sings The Blues on ukulele?

Chord Lady Sings The Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Lady Sings The Blues?

Lady Sings The Blues uses 12 chords: Dm, A#maj7, A7, Gm7, Bm7(b5), Dm7, Dmaj7, Gmaj7, C7, B7(b9), Em7, D7

What is the easiest way to play Lady Sings The Blues?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Lady Sings The Blues released in?

Lady Sings The Blues was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lady Sings The Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lady Sings The Blues to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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