Pissin' In The Wind original guitar chords by
Jerry Jeff Walker

1975•Country•83 views•

Key: G major•

Intro 1

I'd like to dedicate this song

to Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash,

Chorus 1

and Billy Swan, funky Donny Fritts and

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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bettin' on a losing friend

D7

D7

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Makin' the same mistakes,

C

C

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D7

D7

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we swear we'll never make again

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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but it's blowing on all our friends

D7

D7

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C

C

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We're gonna sit and grin

G

G

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and tell our grandchildren

Verse 1

D7

D7

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About the time I called this Guy

it was four in the morning

C

C

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Teach me the words

G

G

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to the song I was humming

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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Hmm hmm hmm

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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Hmm hmm hmm

D7

D7

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He just laughed and he said

C

C

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G

G

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that the old grey cat is sneakin' down the hall

D7

D7

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But all he wants to know

C

C

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D7

D7

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is who in the hell is paying for the call

Chorus 2

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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bettin' on a losing friend

D7

D7

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Makin' the same mistakes,

C

C

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D7

D7

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we swear we'll never make again

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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but it's blowing on all our friends

D7

D7

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C

C

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We're gonna sit and grin

G

G

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and tell our grandchildren

Verse 2

D7

D7

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How this Nunn called called me up,

it was eight in the morning

C

C

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G

G

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Wanted to know how in the world am I doin'

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C

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D

D

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G

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Hmm hmm hmm

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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Hmm hmm hmm

D7

D7

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He just laughed and he said

C

C

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G

G

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"Get it together boy, fall on by the house

D7

D7

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Some Gonzo buddies would like to play

C

C

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D7

D7

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anything you'r picking now

Chorus 3

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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bettin' on a losing friend

D7

D7

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Makin' the same mistakes,

C

C

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D7

D7

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we swear we'll never make again

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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but it's blowing on all our friends

D7

D7

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C

C

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We're gonna sit and grin

G

G

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and tell our grandchildren

Verse 3

D7

D7

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How we worked

and we suffered and struggled

C

C

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G

G

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Makin' our record till we got it right

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C

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D

D

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G

G

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Now we're waiting on the check

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C

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D

D

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G

G

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to come sneaking down the hall

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C

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D

D

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G

G

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Like that old time feeling

D7

D7

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That we never should have ever

C

C

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D7

D7

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put the record out at all

Chorus 4

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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bettin' on a losing friend

D7

D7

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Makin' the same mistakes,

C

C

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D7

D7

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we swear we'll never make again

C

C

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Pissin' in the wind,

G

G

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but it's blowing on all our friends

D7

D7

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C

C

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We're gonna sit and grin

G

G

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and tell our grandchildren

Outro 1

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C

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D

D

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That the answer my friend

G

G

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Em

Em

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is just pissin' in the wind

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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Cadd9

Cadd9

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The answer is pissin' in the sink

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

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C ₂

G ₂

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A ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

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Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

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G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

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Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

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Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

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A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

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G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

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C ₂

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E ₅

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G ₃

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Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

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G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

D ₄

Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

Chords

C
G
D7
D
Em
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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Pissin' In The Wind by Jerry Jeff Walker is G major.

The primary chords used in Pissin' In The Wind are C, G, D, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Pissin' In The Wind is approximately 143 beats per minute.

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