Lady Blue by Leon Russell from Will O' The Wisp
Submitted by Bendave cbennett35@nc.rr.com
In listening to the record, I think this version is in the right key.
You may find it easier to play by using the transpose function to get to any easier set of chords.
FYI; I'm not sure of some of these chords. The song is really challenging.
Not many simple major or minor chords, for sure.
Intro: Fmaj7 (8th fret) - Bbm7 (6th fret) - Fmaj7- Bbm7- Fmaj7- Bbm7
C F Dm Am7 (5TH fret)
Well , you're showing me a different sign, Even after the flame is dying
Bb A Bb Dm A7 Dm
You'll get used to me baby, you just wait and see oh lady,
Bb7 A7 Dm Bbm7
Cause I've been in love before, And I love you a whole lot more.
C7 F Dm Am7
If you want it to be real good to ya, When I'm layin here making love to ya,
Bb A Bb Dm A7 Dm
Listen real close to me lady, I want to get it straight right now baby,
A Bb7 C F
Cause I'm lovin more and more and more, Lady Blue.
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/l/leon_russell/lady_blue_crd_ver_2.html ]
Emaj7 (7th fret) Bm7(7TH fret)
Sad baby, blue lady, Sing me your love song,
C9 Cmaj7
I just want you to know, that I'm lovin' you more and more and more.
C7 F
So if you want it to be real good to ya,
Dm Am7 (5TH)
when I'm layin here makin' love to ya,
Bb A Bb Dm A7 Dm
Listen real close to me baby, you just wait and see lady,
Bb7 A7 Dm A7 Bb7
I've got a lotta love to give ya, I've got a whole life to spend if you'll
Gm7 C7 F C7
Just let me sing a sweet love song, Lady Blue, oh sing a love song,
F
Lady Blue
Fmaj7 Bbm7(6th) Am7 Bbm7 Emaj7 Bm7 C9 Cmaj7 C7 B7 A7
E|----8--------6-------5------1-----7------7-----3-----3-----3-----2---0--|
B|---10--------6-------5------2-----9------7-----3-----5-----5-----4---2--|
G|----9--------6-------5------1-----8------7-----3-----4-----3-----2---0--|
D|---10--------6-------5------3-----9------7-----2-----5-----5-----4---2--|
A|----8--------8-------7------1-----7------9-----3-----3-----3-----2---0--|
E|----8--------6-------5------1-----7------7-----------3-----3-----2---0--|