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D
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Fdim
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3

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I nev
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er had a pocket full of money
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I never had a ruby red ring
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B
B
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All I ever had was you, baby,
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G

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sit and listen to me sing
E
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Am
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I've got the blues,
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A

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D
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the empty pocket blues
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C

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G

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E
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Am
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I never had a barrel of money
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C

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D

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Never had a big Cadillac,
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D

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B
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2

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G

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All I ever had was a U -Bit
F#dim
F#dim
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D
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G

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You know that's a fact,
E
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A

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I've got the blues,
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Ddim
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The empty pocket blues
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D

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G

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Some people got barrels of money,
C
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D
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G

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bushels of ruby red rings
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D

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F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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C

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But they ain't got a man like mine,
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G

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and they don't know how to sing
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A
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Eaug
Eaug
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I've got the blues, the empty pocket blues
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F#dim
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B
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2

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Eaug
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Am
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Some say the blues are sorrowful
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Some say the blues are sad
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But when I sing
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the blues to you
F#dim
F#dim
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They come out a -feelin' glad
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Asus4
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I've got the blues
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The empty pocket blues
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Ddim
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Eaug
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Don't put your money in a barrel
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Don't waste it on a ruby red ring
F#m
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F#dim
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B
B
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Give it all to your own little girl
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She'll fix your dinner while you sing
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Em
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I've got the blues,
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the empty pocket blues
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Gm
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Bbaug
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Gm
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Asus4
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I've got the blues,
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the empty pocket blues
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Fdim

    3

  • A

  • C

  • E

  • Am

  • B

    2

  • F

  • F#dim

    4

  • Ddim

  • F#m

    2

  • Eaug

    5

  • Asus4

  • Em

  • Gm

    3

  • Bbaug

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Empty Pocket Blues by Odetta is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Empty Pocket Blues are Eb, Ab, Gbdim, Bb, Db, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Ab, Gbdim, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Empty Pocket Blues is approximately 95 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Empty Pocket Blues 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 Empty Pocket Blues. 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 Odetta.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Empty Pocket Blues 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 Empty Pocket Blues by Odetta on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.