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Preachin' the Blues chords by
Son House
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Yes, I'm gon_

na get me religion
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I'm gonna join the Baptist Church
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Yes, I'm gonna get me religion
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I'm gonna join the Baptist Church
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You know I wanna be a Baptist preacher
Interlude 1

Just so I won't have to work
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Verse 2
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One deacon jumped up and
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he began to grin

One deacon jumped up and
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he began to grin
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You know he said,

"One thing, elder I believe

I'll go back to barrelhousin' again"
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Verse 3


One sister jumped up and she
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began to shout

One sister jumped up and
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she began to shout
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"You know I'm glad this corn
Interlude 2

liquor's goin' out"
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Verse 4
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Another deacon jumped up and said,
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"Why don't ya hush?"
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An_ other deacon jumped up and said,
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"Why don't ya hush?
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You know you drink corn liquor and
Verse 5

your lie's a horrible stink"
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One sister jumped up and

she began to shout
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One sister jumped up and

she began to shout

"I believe I can tell y'all
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what it's all about"

Another sister jumped up, she said, "Why don't ya hush?"
Verse 6
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Another

sister jumped up, she said,

"Why don't ya hush?
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You know he's abandoned,

and you outta hush your fuss"
Verse 7
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I was in the pulpit, I's jumpin' up and down
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I
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was in the pulpit,
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I's jumpin' up and down
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My sisters in the corner,
Interlude 3

they're hollerin' Alabama bound
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Verse 8
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Grabbed up my suitcase and I took
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off down the road
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Grabbed up my suitcase and
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I took off down the road
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I said, "Farewell church,

may the good Lord bless your soul"
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Verse 9

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You know I wish I had a
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heaven of my own
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You know I wish I had a
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heaven of my own

I'd give all my women a good
Interlude 4

ole happy home
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Verse 10
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I'm gonna preach these blues

And I'm gonna choose

my seat and sit down
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I'm gon_ na

preach these blues

And I'm gonna choose my
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seat and sit down
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But, when the Spirit comes,
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I want you to
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Preachin' the Blues?

The original key of Preachin' the Blues by Son House is E minor.

What are the main chords for Preachin' the Blues?

The primary chords used in Preachin' the Blues are Em, E, B.

Do I need a capo to play Preachin' the Blues?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Preachin' the Blues beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Preachin' the Blues?

The tempo of Preachin' the Blues is approximately 171 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Preachin' the Blues?

You can easily change the key of Preachin' the Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Preachin' the Blues?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Preachin' the Blues. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Preachin' the Blues?

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 Son House.

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