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Beatnik Walking chords by
Richard Thompson
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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Verse 1
D
D

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Hand me down my walking shoes

And Mr. Murdoch's news
G
G

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A
A

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I'm going thunder rain or shine
D
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Got a papoose on my back

We're on the right track, Jack

To leave the beatnik blues
G
G

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A
A

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be hind
Verse 2
F
F

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Amsterdam,
D
D

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where good things come in threes
F
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Ease your troubled mind
A
A

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and shoot the breeze
Verse 3
D
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Take the path down to the mill

I'm going to get my fill
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G

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A

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I'm going to eat till the pot runs dry
D
D

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Anne Frank's house and

Rembrandt's tomb

I'd better make some room
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G

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A

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'Cause Brother Vincent's on my mind
Verse 4
F
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Life goes on behind the tiles and chintzes
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F

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A

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Dirty water fit for kings and princes
Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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D

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Dutch is not a loving tongue

You say your piece and run
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G

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A

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You show you care in other ways
D
D

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Sailors in their Sunday best

I'm feeling overdressed
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G

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I've got to lose these blacks
A
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and greys

Amsterdam,

where good things come in threes

Soothe your troubled mind and
Interlude 2

shoot the breeze
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Verse 6
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Hand me down my walking shoes
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Hand me down my walking shoes
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Got to leave these beatnik blues behind
Outro 1
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • F

  • C

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Beatnik Walking by Richard Thompson is E major.

The primary chords used in Beatnik Walking are E, A, B, G, D.

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

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

The tempo of Beatnik Walking is approximately 103 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Beatnik Walking. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Richard Thompson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Beatnik Walking to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Beatnik Walking by Richard Thompson on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.