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Back Water Blues chords by
Chris Knight
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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C#
C#
4

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D

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Where the hell's the sun?
G
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C#
C#
4

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D
D

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It just rained for days
G
G

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A

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All this river rising and crying's
Am
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washing us away
C#
C#
4

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D
D

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If we let go now,
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G

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A
A

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D
D

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G

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we'll let our love drown
D
D

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Baby, this cold blue river
A
A

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D

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might never go down

So put up your bags
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G

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D

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an d get away from the door
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G

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Put up that rusty pistol,
Am
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A

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C#
C#
4

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D

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baby, I ain't mad anymore

If you leave me now
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G

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A
A

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D

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an d head for higher ground
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C#
4

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Baby, this river of blue
A
A

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backwater's
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D

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gonna take me down
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A

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Baby, I can't let you go
D
D

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G

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I go under if you leave me here alone
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D

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These backwater flues will be gone
A
A

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D

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If we hold on
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A

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A

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Baby just let these hard times roll
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D

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We'll wait out of here
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G

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when the water is low
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D

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A

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these backwater blues will be gone
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D

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G

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A

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If we hold on
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This river ain't deep,
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it's just a little cold
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G

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So put your arms around me,
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D

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we'll find us a stepping stone
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Baby hold on tight,
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D

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cause dry land's in sight
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G

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We'll be out of these
D
D

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backwater blues
A
A

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D

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before long, if we hold on
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A

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Baby, I can't let you go
C#
C#
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D

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I'll go under if you
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G

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leave me here alone
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A

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These backwater blues will be gone,
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if we hold on
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A

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Baby, just let these hard times roll
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We'll wait out of here
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when the water's low
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These backwater blues will be gone
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if we hold on
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Baby, these backwater blues will be gone
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if we hold on

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C#

    4

  • G

  • A

  • Am

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Back Water Blues by Chris Knight is E major.

The primary chords used in Back Water Blues are E, D#, A, B, Bm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, D#, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Back Water Blues is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Back Water Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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