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Id Rather Go Blind

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[Verse]
ASomething told me it was Bmover
when I saw you and hAer talking,
Something deep down in my soBmul said, ´Cry Girl´,
when I saw you and that gAirl, walking out.
[Chorus]    
I would rather, I would ratheBmr go blind boy,
Than to see you, walk away from mAe child, and all.
Ooooo  ASo you see, I love you so much
  BmThat I don't want to watch you leave me baby,
Most of all, I just don't, I just dAon't want to be free no
[Verse]                                                                          
I was just, I was Bmjust, I was just sitting here thinking
Of your kisses and your warm Aembrace, yeah,
When the reflection in the glass Bmthat I held to my lips now baby,
Revealed the tears that was on my Aface, yeah.
[Chorus]
And baby, baby, I would rather be Bmblind boy
Than to see you walk away, see you walk away from Ame, yeah
Baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be Bmblind now

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The story behind the song

This song is a powerful expression of heartbreak and devotion, where the singer would rather lose her sight than witness the departure of her beloved. It captures the profound pain of imagining life without a significant other, preferring total darkness to a world where that person is gone. Etta James, known for her deep and earthy voice, often bridged the gap between R&B and rock and roll, and this track from 1967 showcases her emotional depth. It plays like a raw, vulnerable plea from the depths of a wounded heart.

AI-written from these sources:Etta James — Wikipedia ↗

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Id Rather Go Blind

by Etta James

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[Verse]

A Bm

Something told me it was over

when I saw you and her talking,

Something deep down in my soul said, ´Cry Girl´,

when I saw you and that girl, walking out.

[Chorus]

I would rather, I would rather go blind boy,

Than to see you, walk away from me child, and all.

Ooooo So you see, I love you so much

That I don't want to watch you leave me baby,

Most of all, I just don't, I just don't want to be free no

[Verse]

I was just, I was just, I was just sitting here thinking

Of your kisses and your warm embrace, yeah,

When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips now baby,

Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah.

[Chorus]

And baby, baby, I would rather be blind boy

Than to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah

Baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind now

About Id Rather Go Blind Chords by Etta James

Learn how to play Id Rather Go Blind by Etta James with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Id Rather Go Blind chords”, “Id Rather Go Blind guitar chords”, or “Etta James Id Rather Go Blind 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 Id Rather Go Blind chords and for experienced players who want accurate Id Rather Go Blind lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bm.

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What key is "Id Rather Go Blind" in?

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