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The Blue Side Of Lonesome chords by
John Prine
John Prine
Mac Wiseman
Mac Wiseman
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Key: Bb major
Intro 1
D
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G
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Em
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I'm
Verse 1

calling
D
D

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to tell you it's over
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G

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Yes, darling you're now free to go
C
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You're saying you're sorry you hurt me
D
D

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But you hurt me much more
G
G

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Em
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than you know
G
G

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You're asking me where
D
D

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this call comes from
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G

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Oh, I hope that you won't end up here
C
C

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If your new romance turns out a failure
D
D

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Here's where to find me my dear
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G

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Verse 2

D
D

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I'm just on the blue side of lonesome
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G

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Right next to the heartbreak hotel

In a tavern that's known
C
C

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as three tear drops
D
D

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G
G

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On a bar stool not doing so
Interlude 1

well
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G

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D
D

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G
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C
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Am
Am

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D
D

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G
G

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Verse 3
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The floor has a carpet of sorrow
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G

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But no one can weep in the aisle

And they say someone
C
C

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broke the bar mirror
D
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G

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Em
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With only the ghost of a smile
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G

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D
D

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The hands on the clock never alter
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G

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For things never change in this place

There's no present, no past,
C
C

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no future
D
D

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We're the ones who have
G
G

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lost in love's race
Verse 4
G
G

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D
D

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I'm just on the blue side of lonesome
G
G

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Right next to the heartbreak hotel

In a tavern that's known as
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C

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Am
Am

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D
D

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G
G

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three tear drops
Em
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D
D

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G

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On a bar stool not doing so well

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Chords
  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • C

  • Am

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Blue Side Of Lonesome by John Prine, Mac Wiseman is Bb major.

The primary chords used in The Blue Side Of Lonesome are F, Bb, Gm, Eb, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, Gm, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Blue Side Of Lonesome is approximately 90 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Blue Side Of Lonesome using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Blue Side Of Lonesome. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with John Prine, Mac Wiseman.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Blue Side Of Lonesome to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for The Blue Side Of Lonesome by John Prine, Mac Wiseman on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.