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Empty Pocket Blues chords by
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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D
D

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G
G

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I never had a
D
D

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pocket full of money
A
A

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G
G

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I never had a ruby red ring
C
C

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All I ever had was you, babe
D
D

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G
G

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To sit and listen to me sing

I've got those blues
D
D

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Those empty pockets blues
G
G

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Verse 2
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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I never had a pocket full of money
A
A

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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C
C

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I never had a big Ca dillac
G
G

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C
C

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D
D

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All I ever had was you, babe
G
G

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And that's a fact
D
D

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I've got those blues
G
G

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Those empty pockets blues
D
D

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G
G

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Verse 3
C
C

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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G
G

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Oh, money, money, money,
C
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C#dim
C#dim
4

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C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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When will I make the grade?
G
G

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I'm so broke that a dollar bill
A
A

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D
D

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Looks big as a window shade
Verse 4
G
G

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D

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Some people got barrels of money
G
G

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And bushels of ruby red rings
C
C

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But they ain't got a little girl like mine
D
D

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G
G

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And they don't know how to sing.
Em
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D
D

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I've got those blues,
Interlude 1

The empty pocket's blues.
G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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D
D

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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G

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C
C

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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G
G

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E
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D
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A
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G
G

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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D
D

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
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Eb
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D
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G

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D
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G

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Verse 5
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G

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D
D

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Now some say the blues are sorrowful
A
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G
G

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Some say the blues are sad
C
C

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Am
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But when I sing the blues to you
D
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G

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They come out feeling glad
Abdim
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D
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I've got those blues

The empty pockets blues
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G

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Verse 6


Now, don't put your
D
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money in the barel,
G
G

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Don't waste it on the ruby red rings
C
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Give it all to your own little girl
Am
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D
D

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To picture diner pale and sing
G
G

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D
D

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I've got the blues
G
G

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D
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G
G

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The empty pocket blues.
Verse 7
C
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Oh, money, money, money,
C
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G
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When will I make the grade?
C
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C#dim
C#dim
4

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I'm so broke that
G
G

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Em
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a dollar bill
A
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D
D

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Looks big as a window shade.
Verse 8
G
G

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D
D

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Some people got barrels of money
G
G

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They've got bushels of ruby red rings
C
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Am
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But they ain't got a little girl like mine
D
D

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G
G

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And they don't know how to sing.
D
D

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I've got those blues,
G
G

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The empty pocket's blues.
D
D

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I've got those blues,

The empty pocket's blues.
G
G

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D
D

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Abdim

    6

  • D

  • A

  • C

  • C#dim

    4

  • Em

  • E

  • Eb

    6

  • Am

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Empty Pocket Blues by The Weavers is A major.

The primary chords used in Empty Pocket Blues are A, Bbdim, E, B, D, Ebdim.

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

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

The tempo of Empty Pocket Blues is approximately 143 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 The Weavers.

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 The Weavers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.