Mexicali Blues chords by
Bob Weir

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Key: D major•

Intro 1

D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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Verse 1

A

A

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Laid back in an old saloon,

C

C

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B

B

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Em

Em

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with a peso in my hand,

A

A

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Watchin' flies and children

D

D

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on the street,

A

A

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And I catch a glimpse of black- eyed

C

C

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B

B

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Em

Em

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girls who giggle when I smile,

A

A

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There's a little boy who

wants to shine my feet.

D

D

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Verse 2

G

G

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B

B

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And it's three days ride from Bakersfield

Em

Em

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and I don't know why I came.

A

A

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D

D

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I guess I came to keep from payin' dues.

G

G

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B

B

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So in_ stead I've got a bottle and

Em

Em

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a girl who's just fourteen,

A

A

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And a damn good case of the

Verse 3

Mexicali Blues. Yeh!

D

D

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Is there anything a man

don't stand to lose,

When the devil wants

A

A

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to take it all away?

Cherish well your thoughts,

and keep a tight grip on your booze,

Cause thinkin' and drinkin' are

Em

Em

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all I have today.

Interlude 1

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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Verse 4

A

A

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She said her name was Billy Jean

C

C

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B

B

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Em

Em

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and she was fresh in town.

A

A

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D

D

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I did_ n't know a stage line ran from Hell.

A

A

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She had raven hair, a ruffled dress,

C

C

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B

B

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Em

Em

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a necklace made of gold,

A

A

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All the French perfume

you'd care to smell.

D

D

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Verse 5

G

G

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B

B

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She took me up in_ to her room

Em

Em

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and whispered in my ear,

A

A

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"Go on, my friend,

D

D

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do anything you choose."

G

G

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B

B

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Now I'm payin' for those happy

Em

Em

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hours I spent there in her arms,

A

A

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With a lifetime's worth

Verse 6

of the Mexicali Blues.

D

D

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Is there anything a man

don't stand to lose,

When the devil wants

A

A

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to take it all away?

Cherish well your thoughts,

and keep a tight grip on your booze

Cause thinkin' and drinkin' are

Em

Em

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all I have today.

Interlude 2

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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Verse 7

A

A

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And then a man rode into town,

C

C

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B

B

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Em

Em

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some thought he was the law.

A

A

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D

D

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Billy Jean was waitin' when he came.

A

A

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She told me he would take her, if

B

B

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Em

Em

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I did_ n't use my gun_ ,

A

A

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I'd have no one but myself to blame.

D

D

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Verse 8

G

G

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B

B

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I went down to those dusty streets,

Em

Em

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blood was on my mind.

A

A

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I guess that stranger hadn't

D

D

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heard the news_

G

G

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B

B

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Cause I shot first and killed him,

Em

Em

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Lord, he didn't even draw

A

A

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And he made me trade the gallows

Verse 9

for the Mexicali Blues.

D

D

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Is there anything a man

don't stand to lose

A

A

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When he lets a woman hold

him in her hands?

He just might find himself out there

on horseback in the dark

Just ridin' and runnin'

Em

Em

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across those desert sands.

Outro 1

A

A

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D

D

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Chords

D
A
C
B
Em
G

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Mexicali Blues?

The original key of Mexicali Blues by Bob Weir is D major.

What are the main chords for Mexicali Blues?

The primary chords used in Mexicali Blues are D, A, C, B, Em, G.

Do I need a capo to play Mexicali Blues?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Mexicali Blues beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Mexicali Blues?

The tempo of Mexicali Blues is approximately 118 beats per minute.

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