Mr Blue (1959)
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Our guardian star lost all his glow
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the
day that I lost you.
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He lost all his glitter the
day you said no,
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C
and
his silver turned to blue.
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G
Like him, I am doubtful that
your love is true,
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but
if you decide to call on me, ask for Mr. Blue.
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Em F
1. I'm Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) !
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Em F
When you say you love me (Mr. Blue),
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Am
then
prove it by goin' out on the sly,
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provin' your love isn't true, call me Mr. Blue.
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Em F
2. I'm Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) !
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Em F
When you say you're sorry (Mr.
Blue),
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C Am
then
turn around, headin' for the lights of town,
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hurtin' me through and through, call me Mr. Blue.
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C
+ I stay at home at
night (I stay at home),
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right
by the phone at night (right by the phone).
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But you won't call and I won't
hurt my pride. Call me Mr. Blue.
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Em F
3. I won't tell you (wah-a-wah-ooh)
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while
you paint the town (Mr. Blue),
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a
bright red to turn it upside down.
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I'm paintin' it,
too, but I'm paintin' it blue.
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Em
Dm
Call me Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) !
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C Em Dm
Call me Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) ...
(orig.
= capo 4th) (The Fleetwoods)