Intro: A Bm Bm A Verse 1: A Bm Something told me it was over Bm A When I saw you and her talkin' A Bm Something deep down in my soul said, 'Cry, girl' Bm A When I saw you and that girl walkin' around Chorus: A Bm Whoo, I would rather, I would rather go blind, boy Bm A Then to see you walk away from me, child, no Verse 2: A Whoo, so you see, I love you so much Bm That I don't wanna watch you leave me, baby Bm A Most of all, I just don't, I just don't wanna be free, no Verse 3: A Bm Whoo, whoo, I was just, I was just, I was just Bm A Sittin' here thinkin', of your kiss and your warm embrace, yeah A Bm When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips now, baby Bm A Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah Chorus: A Bm Whoo, and baby, baby, I'd rather, I'd rather be blind, boy Bm A Then to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah Outro/fade out: A Bm Whoo, baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind... Bm Baby, baby, babe This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
I’d Rather Go Blind chords by Etta James
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d
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u
Also works: 6/8 flowing d – u d – u
How to play I’d Rather Go Blind on ukulele
To play I’d Rather Go Blind on ukulele, strum the 6/8 lilt: d – – d – u. The meter is 12/8, four groups of three per bar, so the pattern loops twice per bar. The groove sits around 60 bpm, a relaxed pace, and it swings lightly. Chord-wise this is an easy one: everything sits at the rookie level. Play in slow triplets and let each chord ring before you change.
2 ukulele chords used in "I’d Rather Go Blind" by Etta James: A and Bm
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