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Someday After A While

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Intro
|  D9|  D9|  G9|  Abdim7|
|  D9  Bm7|  Em7   A7|  D   D/F#   G   Abdim7|  D   A7|
Verse 1 -------------------------------------------------
I got D9to ride that lonesome train. My heart G7is heavy with
Abdim7aches and pain. I said bDut someday, someday Bm7baby, after
Em7a while,   A7you will be DsorD/F#ry.G  Abdim7  D  A7  
Verse 2 -------------------------------------------------
EveD9ry day my clouds are grey, takes you to G9roll all tAbdim7hose
clouds away. I said D9that but someday, someday Bm7baby,
after a Em7while,   A7you will be DsorryD/F#.G  Abdim7  D  D7  
Bridge -------------------------------------------------
G7Trouble, trouble, trouble on my mind. D7Trouble, trouble,
way down the line.    E7I don't need, I don't need no
sympathy. So Ababe, babe, don't you,   A11don't you pity me.
Verse 3 -------------------------------------------------
D9I may be blue, but I don't mind,   G9because I know way Abdim7down
the line. I said D9someday, someday bBm7aby,   Em7after a while,A7  
you will Dbe sorD/F#ry.G  Abdim7  D  Eb9  D9  

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The story behind the song

This song comes from Eric Clapton, a highly influential English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Known for his sustained blues improvisations and blues-based psychedelic pop, Clapton has been a pivotal figure in rock music through his work with bands like the Yardbirds, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Blind Faith, as well as his extensive solo career. "Someday After A While" reflects the deep blues roots that run through his music. It plays like a journey through patience and eventual hope.

AI-written from these sources:Eric Clapton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Someday After A While

by Eric Clapton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Abdim7

Bm7

Em7

D/F#

A11

Eb9

Intro

D9 D9 G9 Abdim7

| | | | |

D9 Bm7 Em7 A7 D D/F# G Abdim7 D A7

| | | | |

Verse 1 -------------------------------------------------

D9 G7

I got to ride that lonesome train. My heart is heavy with

Abdim7 D Bm7

aches and pain. I said but someday, someday baby, after

Em7 A7 D D/F# G Abdim7 D A7

a while, you will be sorry.

Verse 2 -------------------------------------------------

D9 G9 Abdim7

Every day my clouds are grey, takes you to roll all those

D9 Bm7

clouds away. I said that but someday, someday baby,

Em7 A7 D D/F# G Abdim7 D D7

after a while, you will be sorry.

Bridge -------------------------------------------------

G7 D7

Trouble, trouble, trouble on my mind. Trouble, trouble,

way down the line. I don't need, I don't need no

A A11

sympathy. So babe, babe, don't you, don't you pity me.

Verse 3 -------------------------------------------------

D9 G9 Abdim7

I may be blue, but I don't mind, because I know way down

D9 Bm7 Em7 A7

the line. I said someday, someday baby, after a while,

D D/F# G Abdim7 D Eb9 D9

you will be sorry.

About Someday After A While Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play Someday After A While by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Someday After A While chords”, “Someday After A While guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton Someday After A While 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 Someday After A While chords and for experienced players who want accurate Someday After A While lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D9, G9, Abdim7, Bm7, Em7, A7.

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The chords for "Someday After A While" show the original chord names (including D9, G9, Abdim7, Bm7, Em7, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.