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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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If you're down in Acuna and
Cm
Cm
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Bb
Bb

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you ain't up to being alone
G
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C
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don't spend all your money on
Bb
Bb

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just any honey that's grown.
G
G

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D
D

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Go find the Mexican blackbird and
C
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Bb
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send all your troubles back home.
Verse 2
G
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D
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F
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G
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They all

call her her "puta" 'cause
C
C

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Bb
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no one really knows her name.
G
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C
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Cm
Cm
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She works the cantina,
Bb
Bb

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dancin' and a-lovin's her trade.
G
G

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D
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C
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Her mama was Mez'can and her daddy
Bb
Bb

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was the ace of spades.
Verse 3
G
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Oh, let's drive that old
D
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F
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F#
F#
2

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C
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Chrysler down to Mexico, boy.

Said, keep your hands

on the wheel there.
F
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C
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Oh, it sure is fine, ain't it?
G
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F
F

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C
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Now, ya got it! Hand me another

one of them brews from back there.
Interlude 1
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Bb
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Oh, this is gonna be so
Bb
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C
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G
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Verse 4
A
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D
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good.
Verse 5
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Mm, she's

hot as a pepper
C
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Bb
Bb

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but smooth as a Mexican brew.
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C
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So head for the border and
Bb
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put in an order or two.
G
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D
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The wings of the blackbird will
C
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Bb
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spread like an eagle for you.
Verse 6
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F#
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C
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Oh, one more time,

can you roll me
F
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C
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another Bull Durham, please?
G
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A
A

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D
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Can't you do it with
G
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C
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G
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one hand,

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Cm

    3

  • Bb

  • C

  • D

  • F

  • F#

    2

  • A

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mexican Blackbird by ZZ Top is A major.

The primary chords used in Mexican Blackbird are A, Dm, C, D, E, G.

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

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

The tempo of Mexican Blackbird is approximately 97 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Mexican Blackbird 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 Mexican Blackbird. 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 ZZ Top.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Mexican Blackbird 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 Mexican Blackbird by ZZ Top on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.