THE SKY IS CRYING

As recorded by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Do

(From the 1991 Album THE SKY IS CRYING)
Words by
Morris Le
Music by
Morris Le
Tune Down 1/2 Step

P = 55
A 1st Verse
Slow Blues
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