intermediate
Church Street Blues
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Chord Chart
Intro x2
Eb
Ab
Cm
Eb
Ab
Cm
Ab
Eb
Verse
Eb
Ab
Cm
Eb
Eb
Ab
Cm
Eb
Eb
Ab
Cm
Eb
Eb
Ab
Cm
Eb
Refrain
Eb
Ab
Cm
Eb
Ab
Cm
Ab
Eb
Chords used:
Ab
Bb
Cm
Eb
Gm
Lyrics
Lord I been hangin' out of town in that low down rain
Watchin' good time Charlie Francis drivin' me insane
Up on shady Charlotte Street the green lights look red
Wish I was back home on the farm in my feather bed.
And I got myself a rockin' chair
To see if I can lose
Them thin dime hard times
Hell on Church Street blues.
Found myself a picker friend who's read yesterday's news
Folded up page twenty-one and stuck it in my shoe
Gave a nickel to the poor my good turn for the day
Folded up my own billfold threw it far away.
I wish I had some guitar strings Old Black Diamond brand
I'd string up this old Martin box and go and join some band
But I guess I'll just stay right here just pick and sing a while
Try to make me a little change and give them folks a smile.Demo Videos
About This Song
Church Street Blues is a traditional bluegrass gospel song made famous by Tony Rice, who learned it from the legendary Norman Blake. This soulful tune showcases the darker, more introspective side of bluegrass gospel music.
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