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One Step Ahead of the Blues chords by
J.j. Cale
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Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I ain't high on cocaine
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I don't need the pain
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It's bad for your brain and that's true
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I ain't droppin' no names
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I ain't playin' no games
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I'm just one step ahead of the blues
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One step ahead of the
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blues
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From Memphis to Reno
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From New York to Tokyo
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I'll try to come through for you
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I won't do you in
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I ain't no fairweather friend
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I'm just one step ahead of the blues
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One step ahead of
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the blues
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I don't rob, I don't steal
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I ain't beggin' no meal
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I ain't driven to drink, I'm no fool
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I don't run with the crowd
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I don't talk big and loud
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I'm just one step ahead of the blues
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One step ahead of the blues
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I've been under a spell
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I ain't been feelin' well
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I've been in a shell, and that's true
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Dealin' with a curse
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But it couldn't be worse
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I've been one step ahead of the blues
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One step ahead of
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the blues

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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The original key of One Step Ahead of the Blues by J.J. Cale is A major.

The primary chords used in One Step Ahead of the Blues are D, A, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of One Step Ahead of the Blues is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of One Step Ahead of the Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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