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GLOOMY
As recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival
(From the 1968 Album CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL)
[Intro]
F  C   Dm F C
F  Am  Dm F  A
[Verse 1]
DmSome people Fmlaugh in the darkC  
Some people Dmcry aFloneC  
Some Fpeople talk without sayGming a Fthing
And Ameverything Dmturns out FgloomAmy
[Verse 2]
DmSome people Fmcount your moneyC  
Someone is Dmcounting your FdaysC  
And someFbody got to keep track of Gmyour Fmind
When Ameverything Dmturns out FgloomAmy
[Guitar Solo]
Dm
[Verse 3]
 DmN.C.                          Fm  C  
Brothers'll make you look sideways
AbFathers'll Fmake you look backC  
And when you're done Ftalking, you still got to shoot
Cause Ameverything Dmturns out FgloomAmy
[Interlude]
C   F   C  Dm F C
   F    Am   Dm   C   DmN.C.
[Guitar Solo]
Bb  C  G
Bb  G  Bb  G
Dm  Bb  G Bb G
F   B  F
Gm  F Gm
Bb  Ab  Bb  Eb
Bb  Ab  Bb  Eb
Bb  Ab  Bb  Eb
Bb  Ab  Bb  Eb
F  Eb  F   Bb
F  Bb  F  Eb  F
Bb  Ab  Bb  Eb  Bb

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Gloomy

by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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GLOOMY

As recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival

(From the 1968 Album CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL)

[Intro]

F C Dm F C

F Am Dm F A

[Verse 1]

Dm Fm C

Some people laugh in the dark

Dm F C

Some people cry alone

F Gm F

Some people talk without saying a thing

Am Dm F Am

And everything turns out gloomy

[Verse 2]

Dm Fm C

Some people count your money

Dm F C

Someone is counting your days

F Gm F

And somebody got to keep track of your mind

Am Dm F Am

When everything turns out gloomy

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]

Dm Fm C

N.C.

Brothers'll make you look sideways

Ab F C

Fathers'll make you look back

And when you're done talking, you still got to shoot

Am Dm F Am

Cause everything turns out gloomy

[Interlude]

C F C Dm F C

F Am Dm C Dm

N.C.

[Guitar Solo]

Bb C G

Bb G Bb G

Dm Bb G Bb G

F B F

Gm F Gm

Bb Ab Bb Eb

F Eb F Bb

F Bb F Eb F

Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb

About Gloomy Chords by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Learn how to play Gloomy by Creedence Clearwater Revival with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Gloomy chords”, “Gloomy guitar chords”, or “Creedence Clearwater Revival Gloomy 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 Gloomy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Gloomy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Dm, Am, A, Fm.

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What key is "Gloomy" in?

The chords for "Gloomy" show the original chord names (including F, C, Dm, Am, A, Fm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.