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Beginner ๐ถ
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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
๐ธ Verse 1:
Am G
Itโs dark and no one is smiling
Bm C
In that crowded local train
Am G
Faces hidden behind masks
Bm C
This is just insane
Am G
Old lady cannot breathe
Bm C
Old man in front of me
Am G
Do I see a little tear
Bm C
Running down your cheek
๐ธ Chorus:
G Em C D
Oh baby what else can I do
G Em
Iโm getting confused
C D
This is the lockdown blues
๐ธ Verse 2:
Am G
Remember all the people
Bm C
Gathering in the parks
Am G
I hear children crying
Bm C
The son of Junior Sparks
Am G
The smell of all the food
Bm C
Serving down the street
Am G
The dancing ballerina
Bm C
I miss her on her feet
๐ธ Chorus:
G Em C D
Oh baby what else can I do
G Em
Iโm getting confused
C D
This is the lockdown blues
๐ธ Verse 3:
Am G
Iโd rather die on the disease
Bm C
Than no contact at all
Am G
I really miss to hug and kiss
Bm C
Thatโs the final call
Am G
Cause bad could turn to worse
Bm C
But I still do believe
Am G
That bad could turn to good
Bm C
Just for you and me
๐ธ Chorus:
G Em C D
Oh baby what else can I do
G Em
Iโm getting confused
C D
This is the lockdown blues
๐ธ Instrumental:
๐ธ Chorus:
G Em C D
Oh baby what else can I do
G Em
Iโm getting confused
C D
This is the lockdown blues
Song History
Published: August 28, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025