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Even The Skies Are Blue

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DThese are sad times 
World gA/C#one mad times
Men doing Bbad time
Lord Fmaj7what is this wF#maj7orld goFmaj7ing toG  
Between Areligions and wars
BbmajDrugs and divorce 
Hell it Bmajseems like the whole world is fEmight?n
The sun Bbmajmight be shining
ABut even the A/C#skies are Dblue
DThese are hard days
Heavy old A/C#hard days
Dead string Bmajguitar days
And the Fmaj7devil is pF#maj7icking hFmaj7is tuneG  
When Ddaddy?s quit staying
AnBbmajd the mommas quit praying
BmajEven the children qAuit fEmight?n
God muBbmajst be crying 
Cause Aeven the A/C#skies are Dblue
[Interlude/solo]
 Em?  G?  E?  Bb- A  
If we aDll know a way 
To A/C#make a better day
WBmajhy Isnt anyone AtryiEmng
The sun Bbmajmight be shining
But Aeven the A/C#skies are Dblue 

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The story behind the song

Jamey Johnson is an American country music singer and songwriter who released "Even The Skies Are Blue" on his 2010 album, The Guitar Song. Influenced by country acts like Alabama and Alan Jackson from an early age, Johnson has a distinctive voice in contemporary country music. This song, appearing on an album known for its depth and introspection, likely carries a reflective or melancholic tone, inviting the player to explore feelings of solace or quiet contemplation.

AI-written from these sources:Jamey Johnson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Even The Skies Are Blue

by Jamey Johnson

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A/C#

Fmaj7

F#maj7

Bbmaj

Bmaj

These are sad times

A/C#

World gone mad times

Men doing bad time

Fmaj7 F#maj7 Fmaj7 G

Lord what is this world going to

Between religions and wars

Bbmaj

Drugs and divorce

Bmaj Em

Hell it seems like the whole world is fight?n

Bbmaj

The sun might be shining

A A/C# D

But even the skies are blue

These are hard days

A/C#

Heavy old hard days

Bmaj

Dead string guitar days

Fmaj7 F#maj7 Fmaj7 G

And the devil is picking his tune

When daddy?s quit staying

Bbmaj

And the mommas quit praying

Bmaj A Em

Even the children quit fight?n

Bbmaj

God must be crying

A A/C# D

Cause even the skies are blue

[Interlude/solo]

Em G E Bb A

? ? ? -

If we all know a way

A/C#

To make a better day

Bmaj A Em

Why Isnt anyone trying

Bbmaj

The sun might be shining

A A/C# D

But even the skies are blue

About Even The Skies Are Blue Chords by Jamey Johnson

Learn how to play Even The Skies Are Blue by Jamey Johnson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Even The Skies Are Blue chords”, “Even The Skies Are Blue guitar chords”, or “Jamey Johnson Even The Skies Are Blue chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Even The Skies Are Blue chords and for experienced players who want accurate Even The Skies Are Blue lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A/C#, B, Fmaj7, F#maj7, G.

FAQ — Even The Skies Are Blue by Jamey Johnson

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What key is "Even The Skies Are Blue" in?

The chords for "Even The Skies Are Blue" show the original chord names (including D, A/C#, B, Fmaj7, F#maj7, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.