Empire State Blues chords by
Son House

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Key: G major•

Verse 1

F

F

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Eb

Eb

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G

G

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Eb

Eb

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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I went down

C

C

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to the station

G

G

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I leaned again_ st the door

C

C

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I went down to the station

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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I leaned against the door

Verse 2

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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You know I know the Empire State

G

G

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Any time I hear her blow

Then I ask the depot agent

Let me ride, let me ride the blind

Oh depot agent

C

C

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G

G

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Please let me ride the

Verse 3

blinds

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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He said I wouldnt mind it son

G

G

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But this empire state aint mine

You know he said I have an Empire State

She rides on eastern

Eb

Eb

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G

G

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She rides on eastern

C

C

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Eastern time

G

G

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She run_ s on ester time

D

D

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G

G

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She is the rollingest baby

C

C

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G

G

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that runs on New York central

D

D

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G

G

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Eb

Eb

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G

G

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line

Engineers

Verse 4

C

C

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I said wasn't me an old farmer

G

G

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And I trust all engineers

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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You know they took my women away

Eb

Eb

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G

G

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Yes the engineers blow the whistle

C

C

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G

G

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The farmer only rung the bell

D

D

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G

G

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You know my wo_ men is on board

And she is waving back farewell

Im going to tell you all

You on the train

You on the train

Verse 5

G

G

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The train will do

And I'm gonna tell you all

what I know the train will do

D

D

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G

G

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It will take your women away

C

C

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G

G

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And chop back smoke as you

Outro 1

G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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Chords

F
Eb
G
C
D

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Empire State Blues?

The original key of Empire State Blues by Son House is G major.

What are the main chords for Empire State Blues?

The primary chords used in Empire State Blues are F, Eb, G, C, D.

Do I need a capo to play Empire State Blues?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Empire State Blues beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Eb, G, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Empire State Blues?

The tempo of Empire State Blues is approximately 100 beats per minute.

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