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Birmingham Blues

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                *     BIRMINGHAM BLUES    *
                *   Charlie Daniels Band  *
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Chords:
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   | | | o | |  | | | | | |  | | | | | |  
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   | o o | | |  | | o o o |  | o | | | o 
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   | | | | | |  | | | | | |  | | o o o |  
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ESittin' here in AL.A., looking Edown at my Ashoes
EDrownin' my Atroubles on Esmall talk & Ablues
ESittin' here Awonderin' if BI could have been born to Elose
I think Emovin is Alosin and Enow I can Asee
I let a Efalse hearted Awoman make a Efool outta Ame
And Enow all I got Aleft now is a Bbad case of Birmingham EBlues
Chorus:
BDays are alright
BI can't take these, L.A. nights
BThis place is a jungle when a man's on his own
AI wish I could go Ehome
Had me a fine woman down in Birmingham town
Took care of my money and she didn't play around 
All I got left now is a bad case of Birmingham Blues
Chorus
Instrumentals
Repeat 1st verse
Repeat 2nd verse

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Birmingham Blues

by The Charlie Daniels Band

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* BIRMINGHAM BLUES *

* Charlie Daniels Band *

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Chords:

E A B

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| | | o | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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| o o | | | | | o o o | | o | | | o

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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | o o o |

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E A E A

Sittin' here in L.A., looking down at my shoes

E A E A

Drownin' my troubles on small talk & blues

E A B E

Sittin' here wonderin' if I could have been born to lose

E A E A

I think movin is losin and now I can see

E A E A

I let a false hearted woman make a fool outta me

E A B E

And now all I got left now is a bad case of Birmingham Blues

Chorus:

Days are alright

I can't take these, L.A. nights

This place is a jungle when a man's on his own

A E

I wish I could go home

Had me a fine woman down in Birmingham town

Took care of my money and she didn't play around

All I got left now is a bad case of Birmingham Blues

Chorus

Instrumentals

Repeat 1st verse

Repeat 2nd verse

About Birmingham Blues Chords by The Charlie Daniels Band

Learn how to play Birmingham Blues by The Charlie Daniels Band with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Birmingham Blues chords”, “Birmingham Blues guitar chords”, or “The Charlie Daniels Band Birmingham Blues 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 Birmingham Blues chords and for experienced players who want accurate Birmingham Blues lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B.

FAQ — Birmingham Blues by The Charlie Daniels Band

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What key is "Birmingham Blues" in?

The chords for "Birmingham Blues" show the original chord names (including E, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.