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Certified Blues

ZZ Top

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Certified Blues by ZZ Top in the key of G

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
(From The 1971 Album Zz Top's First Album)

Intro
G     D    G C

Verse 1
I GWoke Up This Morning With These Certified Blues
They Sure Been Stalkin' Me Round C​
GSo Down Tonight, I Couldn't Tie My Shoes
They 'Bout To Drop Me In The Ground C​

Chorus
If DI Could Shake Loose, I Would Feel So FFine
There's DOne Thing For Sure, And It's On My MinFd
These DCertified Blues Are Goin' To Take Their TFime  C​

Verse 2
GI've Been Livin' Here, Way Down South
A Place That I Want To Stay C​
GBeen Working Hard Just To Feed My Mouth
Just Can't Keep Them Blues AwaCy

Chorus
There's DOne Thing For Sure, And It's On My MiFnd
These DCertified Blues Are Goin' To Take Their TFime
If DI Could Shake Loose, I Would Feel So FFine  G  C​

Guitar Solo
G      C    G    D  C    D N.C.
G   G   G   C  C  G   D  C  G N.C.
D  A#

Verse 3
GYou Say You're Feeling Bad And You Don't Know Why
You're Broke And Your Woman Been Lyin'C​
GAnd Just One Thing Before I'm Fired
The Blues Have Just Been CertifCied

Out-Chorus
DIf I Could Shake Loose, I Would Feel So FFine
There's DOne Thing For Sure, And It's On My MindF​
These DCertified Blues Are Gonna Take Their TFime  G   F​
Also available in: A (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Certified Blues?

The chords for Certified Blues are: G, D, C, F, A#

What is the original key of Certified Blues?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Certified Blues?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Certified Blues in another key?

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

Can Certified Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Certified Blues on ukulele?

Chord Certified Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Certified Blues?

Certified Blues uses 5 chords: G, D, C, F, A#

What is the easiest way to play Certified 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 Certified Blues released in?

Certified Blues was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Certified Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Certified 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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