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Blue Umbrella

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Tuning: Standard
(Capo 3 for original recording from Sweet Revenge
[Intro]
D  E  A
D  E  A
D  E  A D
A  E  A
[Verse 1]
AFeelings are strange
esDpecially when they Acome true
and I had a feeling
Eyou'd be leaving Asoon
so I tried to rearDrange
all my Aemotions
but it seems the same
no Ematter what I Ado
[Chorus]
ABlue umbrella Drest upon my Ashoulder
hide the pain while the Erain
makes up my Amind
well, my feet are wet
from Dthinking this thing Aover
and it's been so long
since I Dfelt the warm sunEshine
Djust give me Eone good Areason
and I Dpromise I won't Eask you any Amore
Djust give me Eone extra AseasonD  
so AI can figure Eout the other Afour
[Instrumental]
D  E  A
D  E  A
D  E  A D
A  E  A
[Verse 2]
ADay time makes me Dwonder why you Aleft me
night time makes me Ewonder what I Asaid
next time are the Dwords I'd like to Aplan on
but, last time was the Eonly thing you Asaid
[Chorus]
ABlue umbrella Drest upon my Ashoulder
hide the pain while the Erain
makes up my Amind
well, my feet are wet
from Dthinking this thing Aover
and it's been so long
since I Dfelt the warm sunEshine
Djust give me Eone good Areason
and I Dpromise I won't Eask you any Amore
Djust give me Eone extra AseasonD  
so AI can figure Eout the other Afour
[Instrumental]
D  E  A
D  E  A
D  E  A D
A  E  A

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

John Prine was celebrated for his songwriting, which often blended humor with observations on love, life, and current events, including sweet songs and melancholy ballads. His work frequently included social commentary and satire. "Blue Umbrella" appears on the album Sweet Revenge, showcasing his distinctive approach to country-folk music. It plays like a gentle, reflective moment, perhaps a quiet observation of everyday life.

AI-written from these sources:John Prine — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Blue Umbrella

by John Prine

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

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Tuning: Standard

(Capo 3 for original recording from Sweet Revenge

[Intro]

D E A

D E A D

A E A

[Verse 1]

Feelings are strange

D A

especially when they come true

and I had a feeling

E A

you'd be leaving soon

so I tried to rearrange

all my emotions

but it seems the same

E A

no matter what I do

[Chorus]

A D A

Blue umbrella rest upon my shoulder

hide the pain while the rain

makes up my mind

well, my feet are wet

D A

from thinking this thing over

and it's been so long

D E

since I felt the warm sunshine

D E A

just give me one good reason

D E A

and I promise I won't ask you any more

D E A D

just give me one extra season

A E A

so I can figure out the other four

[Instrumental]

D E A

D E A D

A E A

[Verse 2]

A D A

Day time makes me wonder why you left me

E A

night time makes me wonder what I said

D A

next time are the words I'd like to plan on

E A

but, last time was the only thing you said

[Chorus]

A D A

Blue umbrella rest upon my shoulder

hide the pain while the rain

makes up my mind

well, my feet are wet

D A

from thinking this thing over

and it's been so long

D E

since I felt the warm sunshine

D E A

just give me one good reason

D E A

and I promise I won't ask you any more

D E A D

just give me one extra season

A E A

so I can figure out the other four

[Instrumental]

D E A

D E A D

A E A

About Blue Umbrella Chords by John Prine

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