Richie Sambora (born Richard Stephen Sambora on July 11, 1959 in Woodbridge, New Jersey) is best known for having been the lead guitarist for Bon Jovi from 1983 to his departure from the band in 2013. During his time in Bon Jovi he handled harmony and background vocals and collaborated with frontman Jon Bon Jovi in writing most of the band's songs. He has released three solo albums: Stranger In This Town in 1991, Undiscovered Soul in 1998 and Aftermath of the Lowdown in 2012.
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Date: Sun, 5 Apr 1998 20:09:39 +0200 (CEST) From: Peter Eybert Subject: CRD: Mr Bluesman by Richie Sambora
Mr. Bluesman
written by Richie Sambora performed by Richie Sambora from "Stranger in this town", 1991 transcribed by Peter Eybert
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(Pattern 1) A He was a man, GDAsus2A13Asus2A13 a ramblin' man he was, yes, he was. Asus2 Guitar in hand, GDAA13AA13 his home was on the road and that's where he was.
(Pattern 2) C He's seen a thousand roads, D he's been a million miles, C and when he'd bend a note, DGDC a tear would fill my eyes. D Where are you playin' Esus4EEsus4Esus4E Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
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(Pattern 1) Town to town honkytonks and dives all look the same his gypsy heart keeps his shadow ridin' through the rain
(Pattern 2) A graveyard full of scars his life will paint his songs 'cos when you're on the road there's nowhere you belong you're just alone where are you playin' Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
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(Pattern 2) He's seen a thousand roads, he's been a million miles, and when he'd bend a note, a tear would fill my eyes. Where are you playin' Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
(Pattern 1) I've paid some dues now I make my living as a music man, yes I do, I play the blues I guess the blues must be just what I am.
(Pattern 2) A graveyard full of scars his life will paint his songs 'cos when you're on the road there's nowhere you belong you're just alone. Where are you playin' Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.
(Pattern 2) He's seen a thousand roads, he's been a million miles, and when he'd bend a note, a tear would fill my eyes where are you playin' Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.