# Blue Skies Words and music by Gregg & Duane Allman & Dicky Betts Notes: This solo by Duane is one of my alltime favorites; and although he played this, along with Dicky, using his slidework, I've written it here without the use of a slide. It may not be 100% accurate, but I bet it's I hope you enjoy it, it took me 25-30 hours to figure out, literally, and 2-3 to transcribe. Please listen to the recording to get the proper feel for the timing. r=release Intro:
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E B A E B Walk along the river, sweet lullaby, it just keeps on flowing, A E A It don't worry 'bout where it's going, no, no E B A E Don't fly, mister bluebird, I'm just walking down the road, B A E A Early morning sunshine tell me all I need to know Chorus B A E A You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day. B A E A Lord, you know it makes me high when you turn your love my way, F#m7 E Turn your love my way, yeah Solo: r r
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E B A E Good old sunday morning, bells are ringing everywhere. B A E A Goin to Carolina, it won't be long and I'll be there Chorus Then back to "Intro" adding the 'Am' chord after the 'A'. If anyone has any questions regarding this transcription, feel free to e-mail me.
Source: http://www.azchords.com/a/allmanbrothersband-tabs-8306/bluesky1-tabs-424141.html
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