MEETUP BLUES SONGLIST Songs (found in our "files")

Born In Chicago: Key of A7 (Paul Butterfield version) Born Under a Bad Sign – Key of G (Cream version) Blues Boogie Jam – Key of A (ACD) (John Lee Hooker) no lyricsChain of Fools Jam – Key of Cmin (only chord) (Aretha Franklin)Every day I have the Blues – Key of C: I- C9 IV-F9 V-G9 John Mayers guitar changes: C9 C#9 F9 C9 C#9 G9 F#9 F9Give Me One Reason- Key of G (Tracy Chapman) Green Onions (Booker T)I’m Tore Down – Key of C (Eric Clapton) Johnny B Goode – Key of A (Chuck Berry)Kansas City – Key of C (Fats Domino)Little Red Rooster - Key of C (Blues Standard; Stones) : Mary Had a Little Lamb: Buddy Guy A7 (Stevie Ray Emin7)Roadhouse Blues – Key of E (Doors)Rock me Baby BB KingSittin' on the Dock of the Bay –Key of G (Otis Redding)Stormy Monday Blues – Key G (Allman Brothers)Summertime – Key of A (George Gershwin/Jazz Standard)Sweet Home Chicago - Key of E (Blues Standard)The Sky is Crying – Key of B (Stevie Ray Vaughan)The Thrill is Gone - A Minor or B minor (BB King)Tightrope – Key of B (Stevie Ray Vaughan) 

Born In Chicago – Paul Butterfield

Intro: A7 D7 A7 E7 D7 A7 Verse One, Two: D7 A7 E7 D7 A7Harmonica solo Verse Three: D7 A7 E7 D7 A7

Guitar solo Verse Four: D7 A7 E7 D7 A7Outro: guitar/harmonica

A7I was born in Chicago In Nineteen Forty-OneD7 D7 A7 A7I was born in Chicago In Nineteen Forty-OneE7 D7 A7 A7Well, my father told me “Son, you had better get a gun”

Verse 2A7Well, my first friend went down When I was seventeen years oldD7 D7 A7 A7Well, my first friend went down When I was seventeen years oldE7 D7Well, there’s one thing I can say about that boyA7 A7He got bold

Harmonica solo| A7 | A7 | A7 | A7 || D7 | D7 | A7 | A7 || E7 | D7 | A7 | A7 |

Verse 3A7Well, my second friend went down When I was twenty-one years of ageD7 D7 A7 A7Well, my second friend went down When I was twenty-one years of ageE7 D7Well, there’s one thing I can say about that boyA7 A7He got dead

Guitar solo | A7 | A7 | A7 | A7 | | D7 | D7 | A7 | A7 || E7 | D7 | A7 | A7 |

Verse 4A7Well, my rules are all right If there’s someone left to play the gameD7 D7 A7 A7Well, my rules are all right If there’s someone left to play the gameE7 D7 A7 A7All my friends are goin’ And things just don’t seem the sameA7 A7 Oh, things just don’t seem the same, baby

Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King

original was in D flat. This is the Cream version in G – but using a capo allows it to be adapted easily. The opening riff is played over the chorus by both lead and bass, except when soloing.

Opening riffE----------------------------------------------|B----------------------------------------------|G---------3----------------------3-------------|D-----3h5-3-5----------------3h5-3-5-----------|A-3h5---------3h5-5------3h5---------3h5-5-----|W-------------------6-3--------------------6-3-|

Chorus:G7Born under a bad signG7I've been down since I began to crawlD7 D7C#7C7If it wasn't for bad luckC7I wouldn't have no luck at all

Riff played over each verseE-------------------------------------------|B-------------------------------------------|G-------3-------------------3---------------|D-----3-3-5---------------3-3-3-5-----------|A-3h5-------3h5-5-----3h5---------3h5-5-----|W-----------------6-3-------------------6-3-|

Verse 1G7Bad luck and trouble's my only friendG7I've been down ever since I was ten

Chorus

Verse 2* omitted in Cream versionG7I can´t read, never learned how to writeG7My whole life is one big fight

Chorus

Verse 3

G7Oh wine and women is all I craveG7A big legged woman's gonna carry me to my grave

ChorusSoloVerse 1 repeated

G7Born under a bad signG7I've been down since I began to crawlD7 D7 C#7 C7If it wasn't for bad luckC7 C7 C#7 D7I wouldn't have no luckD7 D7 C#7 C7If it wasn't for real bad luckC7 n.cI wouldn't have no luck at allG7Born under a bad signG7Born under a bad sign

Chain of Fools - ArethaCm Cm7 Chain, chain, chain, (Chain, chain, chain)Cm7 CmChain of fools

Cm7Every chain, has got a weak linkCm7I might be weak (child), but I'll give you strength(No music)You tell me to leave you alone (oop, oop, oop, oop)(No music)My father said, Come on home (oop, oop, oop, oop)(No music)My doctor said, Take it easy (oop, oop, oop, oop)(No music)Oh, but your lovin’ is much too strong (oop, oop, oop, oop)Cm7I'm added to your

Cm Cm7 Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain)Cm7 Cm

Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain)Cm Cm7 Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain)Cm7 CmChain of fools

Cm7One of these mornings, the chain is gonna breakCm7But up until then, I'm gonna take all I can take (Oh yeah)

Cm Cm7 Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain)Cm7 CmChain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain)Cm Cm7 Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain)Cm7 CmChain of fools

Cm Cm7Chain, chain, chain Cm7 CmChain, chain, chain Cm Cm7 Chain, chain, chain Cm7 CmChain of fools

Every Day I Have the Blues (Standard)I: C9 IV: F9 V: G9

John Mayers guitar changes: C9 C#9 F9 C9 C#9 G9 F#9 F9http://www.guitaretab.com/j/john-mayer/253336.html

Slow, sexy jazz tempoA6" " D9" A6Every day, every day I have the blues.D9" " " " A6Every day, every day I have the blues.E9" " " " D9" " " " A6When you see me worried, baby, itʼs you Iʼd hate to lose.Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care.Nobody loves me, nobody seems to care.When it comes to hard luck and trouble, you know Iʼve had my share.Iʼm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line.Iʼm gonna pack my suitcase, move on down the line.Cause there ainʼt nobody worried, there ainʼt nobody crying.Break, re-start up tempo, instrumentalRepeat 1st and 2d versesInstrumentalRepeat 3d verseI said there ainʼt nobody worried, there ainʼt nobody crying.

Give Me One Reason -Tracy Chapman

Chords: G C DStart: one guitar only, full verse, then through first chorusCHORUSGive me one reason to stay here and Iʼll turn right back a-round.Give me one reason to stay here and Iʼll turn right back a-round.Said I donʼt want to leave you lonely, you got to make me change my mind.Verse #1: add drums, bass, lead guitarBaby, I got your number. Oh, and I know you got mine.But you know that I called you. I called too many times.You can call me, baby. You can call me any time. But you got to call me.CHORUS (add back-up singers)Verse #2: add organI donʼt want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life.No, I donʼt want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life.I just want someone to hold me, and rock me through the night.Guitar riffThis youthful heart can love you, yes, and give you what you need.I said this youthful heart can love you, oh, and give you what you need.But Iʼm too old to go chasing you a-round, wastinʼ my precious energy.CHORUSBaby, just give me one reason, oh give me just one reason why.Baby, just give me one reason, oh, give me just reason why I should stay.Said I told you that I love you, and there ainʼt no more to say.

I’m Tore Down - Eric Clapton -I'm [C] tore down, I'm almost level with the ground.I'm [F] tore down, I'm almost level with the [C] ground. [lick]Well, I [G] feel like this when my [F] baby can't be [C] found. [G]

I [C] went to the river [C] to jump in.My [C] baby showed up and said, "I will tell you when."

Well, I'm [F] tore down, I'm almost level with the [C] ground. [lick] Well, I [G] feel like this when my [F] baby can't be [C] found. [G]

I [C] love you babe with all my [C] heart and soul;[C] Love like mine will [C] never grow old.[C] Love you in the morning and in the [C] evening too.[C] Every time you leave me I get mad with you. Chorus Twenty-four Bar Blues Solo

I [C] love you baby with [C] all my might;

[C] Love like mine is [C] out of sight.I'll [C] lie for you if you [C] want me too.I [C] really don't believe that your love is true. ChorusI'm [C] tore down, I'm almost level with the ground.Well, I'm [F] tore down, I'm almost level with the [C] ground. [lick]Well, I [G] feel like this when my [F] baby can't be [C] found.Johnny B Goode – Chuck BerryAWay down in Louisiana close to New OrleansAWay back up in the woods among the evergreensDThere stood an old shack made of earth and woodAWhere lived a country boy named Johnny B. GoodeE" " " " " DHe never ever learned to read or write so well" " A" " " " " EBut he could play the guitar just like a ringing a bellCHORUS:AGo go, Go Johnny go Go Go Johnny goD" " A EGo Go Johnny go Go Go Johnny goD" " AGo Johnny B. GoodeHe used to carry his guitar in a gunny sackAnd sit beneath the tree by the railroad trackOh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shadeStrumming with the rhythm that the drivers madePeople passing by they would stop and sayOh my that little country boy could playCHORUSHis mother told him "Someday you will be a man,And you will be the leader of a big old band.Many people coming from miles aroundTo hear you play your music ʻtil the sun go downSomeday, son, your name will be in lightsSaying Johnny B. Goode tonight."CHORUS

Kansas City: Fats Domino. Intro g7 f7 c7

C1.I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come,F7 CI'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come.G7 They got some pretty little women there,F7 C7 And I'm gonna get me one.

C 2.I'm gonna be standin' on the corner, Twelfth Street and Vine.CI'm gonna be standin' on the corner, Twelfth Street and Vine. G CWith my Kansas City baby, And a bottle of Kansas City wine. C F7

3. Well, I might take a plane,I might take a train,C But if I have to walk, I'm goin' there just the same.F7 CI'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come.G7 F7 They got some crazy little women there,C And I'm gonna get me someREPEAT VERSE 3.

Little Red Rooster (Rolling Stones)G/C G 4x

C G G/C GI am the little red rooster Too lazy to crow for day C G G/C GI am the little red rooster Too lazy to crow for day D C GKeep everything in the farm yard upset in every \way

G/C G 2x C G G/C GThe dogs begin to bark and hounds begin to howl C G G/C GThe dogs begin to bark and hounds begin to howl

D C GWatch out strange cat people Little red rooster's on the prowl

G/C G 2xC G G/C GIf you see my little red rooster Please drive him homeC G G/C GIf you see my little red rooster Please drive him homeD CAin't had no peace in the farm yardSince my little red rooster's been GgoneG/C G 4x . . .

Mary had a Little Lamb Stevie Ray Vaughn A7 E7Mary had a little lamb, It's fleece was white as snow, yeah B7 E7Everywhere that child went, The little lamb was sure to go, yeah

A7 E7He followed her to school, And broke the teachers rules, B7 E7What a time they had, That day at school,

(Guitar Solo, Come back in on E7)

A7 E7Tisket! Tasket! baby, A green and yellow basket,B7 E7Wrote a letter to my baby, On my way out past it,

Chords Used:E7:022130 A7:x02223 B7:x21202

One Way Out (Elmo James Sonny Williamson/ Allman BrosA

Ain't but one way out baby, lord I just can't go out the door.D AAin't but one way out baby, lord I just can't go out the door.E D ACause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know.

ALord you got me trapped woman, up on the second floor;If I get by this time I won't be trapped no more.D ASo raise our window baby, I can ease out soft and slow.

EAnd lord, your neighbors, no they won't beD ATalking that stuff that they don't know.

ALord, I'm foolish to be here in the first place,I know some man gonna walk in and take my place.D AAin't no way in the world, I'm going out that front doorE D ACause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know.E D ACause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know.E D ACause there's a man down there, might be your man I don't know.

Pride and Joy Stevie Ray Aflat Eflat Bflat EWell you've heard about love givin' sight to the blindEMy baby's lovin' cause the sun to shineA E7 She's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joyB7 A7 E7 B7 A7 E7She's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my baby, my heart and soulLove like ours won't never grow oldShe's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joyShe's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my baby to be long and leanYou mess with her, you'll see a man gettin' meanShe's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joyShe's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy Guitar Solo 1

Well I love my baby like the finest wineStick with her until the end of timeShe's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joyShe's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Yeah I love my baby, my heart and soul

Love like ours will never grow oldShe's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joyShe's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Guitar Solo 2

Yeah I love my baby, my heart and soulLove like ours will never grow oldShe's my sweet little thing, she's my pride and joyShe's my sweet little baby, I'm her little lover boy

Rock Me Baby BB King

Rock me baby, honey, rock me slow Yeah,rock me pretty baby, baby rock me slowWant you to rock me baby, till I want no more.

Route 66 (song in g or in d)G C GIf you ever plan to motor west C GTravel my way, take the highway that's the best D C GGet your kicks on Route 66

G C G

It winds from Chicago to L.A. C GMore than 2000 miles all the way D C GGet your kicks on Route 66

BRIDGE: G (then no chord)Now you go through St. LouieC (n.c.)Joplin, MissoriGOklahoma City looks mighty pretty CYou'll see AmarilloGGallop, New MexicoD CFlagstaff, Arizona (Don't forget Winona)G DKingman, Barstow, San Bernadino

G C GWon't you get hip to this timely tip C GWhen you take that California trip D C GGet your kicks on Route 66 D C GGet your kicks on Route 66

Song in D D5 G5 D5, Main Riff Well if you ever plan to motor west G5 D5, Main RiffTravel my way, take the highway that's the best A5 G5 D5, Main RiffGet your kicks on Route 66 G5 D5, Main RiffWell it winds from Chicago to LA G5 D5, Main RiffMore than two thousand miles all the way A5 G5 D5, Main RiffGet your kicks on Route 66 D5 D5

Well it goes to St. Louis, down to MissouriD5 D5 D5 D5 D5 [Strike chord at these points]Oklahoma City looks so, so pretty G5 D5You'll see Amarillo, Gallup, New MexicoA5 G5Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget WynonnaD5Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino D5 G5 D5, Main RiffIf you get hip to this kind of tip G5 D5, Main RiffAnd go take that California trip A5 G5 D5, Main RiffGet your kicks on Route 66

[Chord sequence from Behind The Wheel, played 3 semitones higher]

Dm Fm Bbm7 C# [two bars each, play 4 times

Sittin ‘ on the Dock of the Bay (Otis redding)G                           B C                                A

Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comeG                          B C                              AWatching the ships roll in  And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah

Chorus:      G                                  E G                 EI'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Watching the tide roll awayG                                      A G                ESittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time

   G                         B C                              AI left my home in Georgia Headed for the 'Frisco bay           G                             B C                                A

'Cause I've had nothing to live for  & look like nothin's gonna come my way

So I'm just gonna sit... CHORUSBridge:G  D             C G  D              CLooks like nothing's gonna change Everything still remains the sameG  D                 C F                 DI can't do what ten people tell me to do So I guess I'll remain the same, yes

G                              B C                                   ASittin' here resting my bones And this loneliness won't leave me alone      G                              B C                                   AIt's two thousand miles I roamed Just to make this dock my homeNow, I'm just gonna... ChorusWhistling:G (x3)  E G (x3)  E G

The Sky is Crying - Elmore JamesIntro.: |(D7) / / / |(D7) / (A7) / |

(D7) The sky is crying, (G7) look at the tears roll (D7)down the streetI said, the (G7)sky is crying, look at the tears roll (D7)down the streetI'm (A7)waiting for you, baby, I've been looking (G7)for my babyAnd I wonder, wonder, wonder where (D7)can she be

(D7) I saw my baby one morning, (G7) she was walking down (D7) the streetSaw my (G7)baby, saw my baby one morningShe was walking on down, on down the (D7)streetMake me (A7)feel so good (G7) 'til my poor heart would skip a beat|(D7)(D7/C)(G7/B)(C7/Bb)|(A7)(A7/G) Now listen (A7)

I've got a (D7)bad, bad feelin'(G7) My baby, may baby don't want me (D7)no moreI've got (G7)bad, bad, bad feelingMy baby don't, don't want me (D7)no moreNow the (A7)sky's been crying(G7) The tears' rolling out my (D7)nose

Solo: |(D7) |(G7) |(D7) |(D7) | |(G7) |(G7) |(D7) |(D7) | |(A7) |(G7) |(D7) |(D7) Now listen (A7)

I've got a (D7)bad, bad feeling(G7) My baby don't, may baby don't want me (D7)no moreI've got (G7)bad, bad, bad feelingMy baby don't, my baby don't want me (D7)no moreNow the (A7)sky's been crying(G7) And the tears' --- rolling out my nose (D7/C)(G7/B)(C7/Bb)(A7)(Eb9)Oh yeah (D9) -----

Sweet Home Chicago - Robert JohnsonThis version is from the Complete Clapton album.

INTRO: |E |E |E |E7 | |A |A |E |E | |B |A |E D C# C|B Bb B |VERSE 1: E E7 A E Come on, baby don't you want to go Come on, baby don't you want to go B A E D C# C|B Bb B Back from the land of California To my sweet home, Chicago

VERSE 2: E A E E7 A ECome on, baby don't you want to go Come on, baby don't you want to go

B A E D C# C|B Bb B |Back from the land of California To my sweet home, Chicago

VERSE 3:E E72 and 2 is 4 babe, 4 and 2 is 8 Come on now darlin', don't you make me late A E BI'm cryin' please, baby, don't you want to go Back from the land of California A E D C# C|B Bb B |To my sweet home, Chicago

INSTRUMENTAL:|E |E |E |E7 | |A |A |E |E | |B |A |E D C# C|B Bb B |

VERSE 4:E E7 1 and 1 is 2, 2 and 2 is 4 I'm heavy loaded baby, I'm booked, I gotta go A EI'm cryin' please, baby, don't you want to go B A E D C# C|B Bb B Back from the land of California To my sweet home, Chicago

INSTRUMENTAL:|E |E |E |E7 | |A |A |E |E | |B |A |E D C# C|B Bb B |

VERSE 5: E E7 A E Come on, baby don't you want to go Come on, baby don't you want to go B A E D C# C|B Bb B Back from the land of California To my sweet home, Chicago

VERSE 6: E A E E7 A ECome on, baby don't you want to go Come on, baby don't you want to go B A E D C# C|B Bb B Back from the land of California To my sweet home, Chicago OUTRO:|E |E |E |E7 | |A |A |E |E | |B |A |E D C# C|B E7 |

Summertime (Jazz Standard) Am E7 AmSummertime, And the livin' is easyDm F E7Fish are jumpin' And the cotton is highAm E7 AmOh, Your daddy's rich And your mamma's good lookin'F E7 AmSo hush little baby Don't you cryAm E7 AmOne of these mornings You're going to rise up singing

Dm F E7Then you'll spread your wings And you'll take to the skyAm E7 AmBut until that morning There's a'nothing can harm youF E7 AmWith your daddy and mammy standing by

Am E7 AmSummertime, And the livin' is easyDm F E7Fish are jumpin' And the cotton is highAm E7 AmOh, Your daddy's rich And your mamma's good lookin'F E7 AmSo hush little baby Don't you cry

The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. KingVersion in A Minor: Amin Dminor Fmin Emin Amin

Version in B Minor: BMin EMin GF#7 BM Bm The thrill is gone, the thrill is gone away Em BmThe thrill is gone, the thrill is gone away G F#7 Bm You done me wrong baby And you're gonna be sorry someday Bm The thrill is gone, it's gone away from me Em BmThe thrill is gone, the thrill has gone away from me G F#7 Bm Although I’ll still live on, But so lonely I'll be Bm The thrill is gone, it's gone away for good Em BmOh, the thrill is gone, baby it's gone away for good G F#7 Bm Someday I know I'll be open armed baby, just like I know a good man should Bm You know I’m free, free now baby, I’m free from your spellEm BmOh, I’m free, free, free, now, I’m free from your spell G F#7 Bm And now that it’s all over, all I can do is wish you well

Tightrope: Stevie Ray VaughanIntro 2xVerse 1:                         Bmaj9  Caught up in a world wind   Can't catch my breath,   Knee deep in hot water   Brake out in cold sweat  Can't catch the turtle  In this rat race                         Gm Bmaj9    Feels like I'm losing time   EFlat9 DFlat9 Bmaj9 Aflatmaj G flat maj E flat maj At breakneck pace.   INTRO 2xVerse 2:                       B9  Afraid of my own shadow  In the face of grace  Heart full of darkness  Spotlight on my face  There was love all around me  But I was looking for revenge                          Gm Bmaj9    Thank God it never found me  Would've been the end  EFlat9 DFlat9 Bmaj9 2x Chorus 1: E9 B9Walking the tightrope  Steppin on my friendsE9 B9Walking the tightrope Was a shame and a sinE9 B9Walking the tightrope Between wrong and rightA         E9                 B (hold)Walking the tightrope   Both day and night   Riff 1 Solo 1:  B9(x8)  E9(x4)  B9(x4)  F#9(x2) E9(x2) B9(x4)  B9(x8)  E9(x4)  B9(x4)  F#9(x2) E9(x2) INTRO x2Hold 2 measures

Verse 3:  Lookin back in front of me  In the mirror's a grin  Through eyes of love I see  I'm really lookin at a friend  There's a whole lot of problems  That's the way life is

  My heart goes out to others  Who are there to make amends Chorus 2:

E9 B9Walking the tightrope    Stretchin round the worldE9 B9Walking the tightrope   Save the boys and girlsE9 B9Walking the tightrope   Let's make it rightA         E9                 B (hold)Walking the tightrope     Do it do it tonight

Continue alternating E9 and B9 w/sol