Now playing

Bluer Than Blue

Chords

4.7179 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/60

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 60Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

  Riff#1            Riff#2        Riff#3            R#4
e|--0---3-2-0-2---|--0----0-2---|--3----------3---|--0-----------|
B|--1-------------|--1--3-------|--0----------0---|--0-----------|
G|--2-------------|--2----------|--0----------0---|--0-------0---|
D|--2-------------|--2----------|--0------0-2-3---|--2---2h4-----|
A|--0-------------|--0----------|--2--------------|--2-----------|
E|----------------|-------------|--3-----3--------|--0-----------|
 [Chorus Riff]
e|--3---------------2---------------|  [Some Chords]  G7/F:  xx3003
B|--0---------------0---------------|                B7/D#:  xx1202
G|--0---------------0---------------|                 A/C#:  x4222x
D|--0------0h2--0---0------0h2--0---|                  C/D:  xx0010
A|--2---------------2---------------|
E|--3---------------3---------------|
------------------------------------------------------------------
 [Intro]
e|--C0--3--A5--3--D2--5--B77----|Em-3--------3-5-7--5--3--2--|
B|--1-----2-----3-----4--7-|-5------------------------|
G|--0-----2-----2-----4----|-4--------4-5-7--5--4--2--|
D|--2-----2-----0-----4----|--------------------------|
A|--3-----0----------------|--------------------------|
E|-------------------------|-0---0-0------------------|
e|--C0--3--A5--3--D2--5--B77--5-|E-0--|  
B|--1-----2-----3-----4----|-0--|  
G|--0-----2-----2-----4----|-1--|  
D|--2-----2-----0-----4----|-2--|
A|--3----------------------|-2--|
E|-------------------------|-0--|
[Verse 1]
         E          E7                A    Am(Riff1)
After you go, I can catch up on my reading
         E                E7                   A   Am(Riff2)  
After you go, I'll have a lot more time for sleeping
  G(Riff#3)     G7/            F                        Cmaj7  C  
And when you're gone looks like things are gonna be a lot easier
                        Bm7   Em(R#4)        Am7          Bm7        C  D  
Life will be a breeze, you know.     I really should be glad
[Chorus]
          G(Chorus Riff) Gmaj7  
But I'm bluer than blue. Sadder than sad
G7You're the only light this empty Croom has ever had
             G  B7/  D#              Em  Am  
Life without you is  gonna be...
          G           Am7       Bm7    C    A/C#    D  B7/D#  
Bluer than blue
[Verse 2]
         E          E7                A    Am(Riff1)
After you go, I'll have a lot more room in my closet
         E                E7                   A   Am(Riff2)  
After you go, I'll stay out all night long if I feel like it
  G(Riff#3)     G7/       F                     Cmaj7  C  
And when you're gone I can run through the house screamin'
Bm7And no one will ever hear mEme. I realAm7ly shoBm7uld bCe glad.D  
[Chorus]
          G(Chorus Riff) Gmaj7  
But I'm bluer than blue. Sadder than sad
G7You're the only light this empty Croom has ever had
             G  B7/   D#              Em  Am  
Life without you is   gonna be...
GBluer than ...
[Bridge]
I don't Am7have to miss no Bm7TV shows I can Cstart my whole life Bm7over
Change the Am7numbers on my Bm7telephone But the Cnights will A/C#sure be Dcolder.
[Chorus]
     Dsus4    G(Chorus Riff) Gmaj7  
But I'm   bluer than blue. Sadder than sad
G7You're the only light this empty Croom has ever had
             G  B7/   D#              Em  Am  
Life without you is   gonna be...
          G           Am7       Bm7    C    A/C#       D  B7/  D#  Em  
Bluer than blue                         Bluer than   blue
    Em       Em7      Em        Am7  C/DBluer than Gblue

All chords in this song (22)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Bluer Than Blue

by Michael Johnson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G7/F

B7/D#

A/C#

C/D

Cmaj7

Bm7

Am7

Gmaj7

Dsus4

Em7

Riff#1 Riff#2 Riff#3 R#4

e|--0---3-2-0-2---|--0----0-2---|--3----------3---|--0-----------|

B|--1-------------|--1--3-------|--0----------0---|--0-----------|

G|--2-------------|--2----------|--0----------0---|--0-------0---|

D|--2-------------|--2----------|--0------0-2-3---|--2---2h4-----|

A|--0-------------|--0----------|--2--------------|--2-----------|

E|----------------|-------------|--3-----3--------|--0-----------|

[Chorus Riff]

G7/F

e|--3---------------2---------------| [Some Chords] : xx3003

B7/D#

B|--0---------------0---------------| : xx1202

A/C#

G|--0---------------0---------------| : x4222x

C/D

D|--0------0h2--0---0------0h2--0---| : xx0010

A|--2---------------2---------------|

E|--3---------------3---------------|

------------------------------------------------------------------

[Intro]

C A D B7 Em

e|--0--3--5--3--2--5--7----|-3--------3-5-7--5--3--2--|

B|--1-----2-----3-----4--7-|-5------------------------|

G|--0-----2-----2-----4----|-4--------4-5-7--5--4--2--|

D|--2-----2-----0-----4----|--------------------------|

A|--3-----0----------------|--------------------------|

E|-------------------------|-0---0-0------------------|

C A D B7 E

e|--0--3--5--3--2--5--7--5-|-0--|

B|--1-----2-----3-----4----|-0--|

G|--0-----2-----2-----4----|-1--|

D|--2-----2-----0-----4----|-2--|

A|--3----------------------|-2--|

E|-------------------------|-0--|

[Verse 1]

E E7 A Am

(Riff1)

After you go, I can catch up on my reading

E E7 A Am

(Riff2)

After you go, I'll have a lot more time for sleeping

G G7 F Cmaj7 C

(Riff#3) /

And when you're gone looks like things are gonna be a lot easier

Bm7 Em Am7 Bm7 C D

(R#4)

Life will be a breeze, you know. I really should be glad

[Chorus]

G Gmaj7

(Chorus Riff)

But I'm bluer than blue. Sadder than sad

G7 C

You're the only light this empty room has ever had

G B7 D# Em Am

Life without you is gonna be...

G Am7 Bm7 C A/C# D B7 D#

Bluer than blue

[Verse 2]

E E7 A Am

(Riff1)

After you go, I'll have a lot more room in my closet

E E7 A Am

(Riff2)

After you go, I'll stay out all night long if I feel like it

G G7 F Cmaj7 C

(Riff#3) /

And when you're gone I can run through the house screamin'

Bm7 Em Am7 Bm7 C D

And no one will ever hear me. I really should be glad.

[Chorus]

G Gmaj7

(Chorus Riff)

But I'm bluer than blue. Sadder than sad

G7 C

You're the only light this empty room has ever had

G B7 D# Em Am

Life without you is gonna be...

Bluer than ...

[Bridge]

Am7 Bm7 C Bm7

I don't have to miss no TV shows I can start my whole life over

Am7 Bm7 C A/C# D

Change the numbers on my telephone But the nights will sure be colder.

[Chorus]

Dsus4 G Gmaj7

(Chorus Riff)

But I'm bluer than blue. Sadder than sad

G7 C

You're the only light this empty room has ever had

G B7 D# Em Am

Life without you is gonna be...

G Am7 Bm7 C A/C# D B7 D# Em

Bluer than blue Bluer than blue

Em Em7 Em Am7 C/D G

Bluer than blue

About Bluer Than Blue Chords by Michael Johnson

Learn how to play Bluer Than Blue by Michael Johnson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bluer Than Blue chords”, “Bluer Than Blue guitar chords”, or “Michael Johnson Bluer Than 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 Bluer Than Blue chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bluer Than Blue lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, G7/F.

FAQ — Bluer Than Blue by Michael Johnson

How do I play "Bluer Than Blue" by Michael Johnson on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Bluer Than Blue" by Michael Johnson on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Bluer Than Blue" by Michael Johnson free?

Yes. The chords for "Bluer Than Blue" by Michael Johnson are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Bluer Than Blue" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Bluer Than Blue" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Bluer Than Blue"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Bluer Than Blue" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Bluer Than Blue" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Bluer Than Blue" by Michael Johnson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Michael Johnson below.

What key is "Bluer Than Blue" in?

The chords for "Bluer Than Blue" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, G7/F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.