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Afro Blue

Robert Glasper & Erykah Badu

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Afro Blue by Robert Glasper & Erykah Badu in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Csus4/G  [x4]

Verse
  Gm7      Dream OD#maj7f A Land    A#maj7       G#maj7 My Soul IsD#maj7 From  Cm7       A#sus2       G#maj7        Gm7​
  Dm7      D#maj7    I Hear AA#maj7 Hand    SG#maj7troke On The DrD#maj7um     Cm7       A#sus2       G#maj7        Gm7​
  Gm7    Shades OfD#maj7 Delight,    A#maj7       G#maj7 Cocoa HueD#maj7       Cm7       A#6    G#maj7        Gm7​
RiDm7ch As TD#maj7he Night, AfroA#maj7 Blue  G#maj7          D#maj7       Cm7       A#maj7       G#maj7        Gm7​
  Gm7      D#maj7 Elegant BoyA#maj7,      G#maj7Beautiful D#maj7Girl   Cm7       A#maj7       G#maj7        Gm7​
  Dm7    DaD#maj7ncing For Joy, A#maj7        G#maj7(b5)      ElegantD#maj7 Whirl Cm7       A#sus2       G#maj7        Gm7​
  Gm7    Shades OfD#maj7 Delight,    A#maj7       G#maj7 Cocoa HueD#maj7       Cm7       A#6    G#maj7        Gm7​
  Dm7    RicD#maj7h As The NightA#maj7, Afro G#maj7Blue      D#maj7       Cm7       A#maj7       G#maj7        Gm7​

Hook
F7      Two Lovers Are FaceE To Face            Bm7With Undulating GraceA#maj7​
F7      They Gently SwaEy And Slip Away      To Some SeBm7cluded Place     A#maj7​
D#maj7      Shades Of Delight..,    CoCm7    Dm7 CoaGsus2/B   Hue
D#maj7      Rich As The A7(#9)Night,       Cm7Af  Dm7    Ro     Blue

Instruments
  G#maj7(b5)   G#maj7(b5)

Instruments
  G#maj7(b5)   G#maj7(b5)   G#maj7(b5)   G#maj7(b5)

Instruments (Fade out)
  Gm7   Gm7   Gm7   Gm7  [x10]
Also available in: Fsus4/C (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Afro Blue?

The chords for Afro Blue are: Csus4/G, Gm7, D#maj7, A#maj7, G#maj7, Cm7, A#sus2, Dm7, A#6, G#maj7(b5), F7, E

What is the original key of Afro Blue?

The original key is Fsus4/C.

What is the difficulty of playing Afro Blue?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Afro Blue in another key?

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

Can Afro Blue be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Afro Blue on ukulele?

Chord Afro Blue can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Afro Blue?

Afro Blue uses 12 chords: Csus4/G, Gm7, D#maj7, A#maj7, G#maj7, Cm7, A#sus2, Dm7, A#6, G#maj7(b5), F7, E

What is the easiest way to play Afro Blue?

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 Afro Blue released in?

Afro Blue was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Afro Blue?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Afro Blue 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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