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The Krugman Blues chords by
Loudon Wainwright Iii
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Verse 1
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I read the NY Times

it's where I get my news

Paul Krugman's on the op- ed page

that's where I get the blues
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Cause Paul always tells it like it is we get it
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blow by blow
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Krugman's got the Nobel prize so
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Krugman ought to know
Verse 2
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When Paul goes on The NewsHour to

talk to old Jim Lehrer

He looks so sad and crestfallen

it's more than I can bear
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G

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And all the other experts all
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seem way off base
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And I guess that I identify with that pissed
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off look on Paul's face
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When Paul gets really bummed

out that's when I get scared

But if Paul says there's a glint of hope I feel

we've all been spared
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Sometimes when he's on the TV in the background
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you can spot his school logo
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Krugman teaches at Princeton U so
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Krugman ought to know
Verse 3
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He's got that hang dog look about him

Paul's one unhappy pup

Krugman looks so downtrodden
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I wish he'd lighten up
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And I know he wants to clue us in
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about all our impending doom
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But I got The Krugman Blues from all Paul's
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gloom
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Verse 4
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Once I saw Krugman on a train

Amtrackin' to DC

I recognized his sad face cause

I seen it on the TV
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He looked up from his laptop when
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I said "Hello Paul"
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Then I said "Keep up all the good work, Paul

You bring me down but way to go,
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Paul!"

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Dm

  • C

  • F

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Krugman Blues by Loudon Wainwright III is E major.

The primary chords used in The Krugman Blues are E, B, A, Em, D, G.

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

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

The tempo of The Krugman Blues is approximately 45 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Krugman 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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