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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em  Em  Em  Cmaj7  B7

Verse 1
Em   Lady Sing The Am7Blues She's GotC#m7(b5) Them Bad
She Feels Em7So Sad.
Emaj7      And Wants The World To Amaj7Know
Just What Her Emaj7Blues D7Is All C#7(b9)About   F#m7     B7​

Verse 2
Em   Lady Sing The Am7Blues She TellsC#m7(b5) Her Side
Nothing To Em7Hide.
Emaj7      Now The World Will Amaj7Know
Just What The Emaj7Blues D7Is All C#7(b9)About   F#m7     B7​

Chorus
The E7Blues Ain't Bm7Nothin' But A Em7Pain In F#m7Your HE7eart
When You Em7Get A F#m7Bad SE7tart
When You And Your EmMan Have To Em6Part
F#7I Ain't Gonna Just Sit AG#m7round And Cry
I Know F#7I Won't Die
'Cause B7I Love Him

Verse 3
Em   Lady Sing The Am7Blues I'm Tellin'C#m7(b5) You,
She's Got 'Em Em7Bad
Emaj7      But Now The World Will Amaj7Know
  She's Emaj7Never D7GonnaC#7(b9) Sing Them No More.F#m7     B7​

Chorus
The E7Blues Ain't Bm7Nothin' But A Em7Pain In F#m7Your HE7eart
When You Em7Get A F#m7Bad SE7tart
When You And Your EmMan Have To Em6Part
F#7I Ain't Gonna Just Sit AG#m7round And Cry
I Know F#7I Won't Die
'Cause B7I Love Him

Verse 4
Em   Lady Sing The Am7Blues I'm Tellin'C#m7(b5) You,
She's Got 'Em Em7Bad
Emaj7      But Now The World Will Amaj7Know
  She's Emaj7Never D7GonnaC#7(b9) Sing Them No More.F#m7     B7​
Also available in: Fm (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lady Sings The Blues?

The chords for Lady Sings The Blues are: Em, Cmaj7, B7, Am7, C#m7(b5), Em7, Emaj7, Amaj7, D7, C#7(b9), F#m7, E7

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: Em, Cmaj7, B7, Am7, C#m7(b5), Em7, Emaj7, Amaj7, D7, C#7(b9), F#m7, E7

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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