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The Blind Fiddler (1850) chords by
Pete Seeger
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Key: Db major
Verse 1
C
C

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Am
Am

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I lost my eyes in the

blacksmith's shop

in the year of fifty -six

While dusting out a tea planch,
C
C

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which was out of fix
Am
Am

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It bounded from the tongs
C
C

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and there concealed my doom
Am
Am

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I am a blind fiddler

and far from my home

I've been to San Francisco,

I've been to Dr. Lane
C
C

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He operated on one of my eyes,

but nothing could he gain
Am
Am

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C
C

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He told me that I'd never see,

and it's no use to mourn
Am
Am

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I am a blind fiddler
C
C

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Am
Am

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and far from my home

I have a wife and three little ones,

Depending now on me,
C
C

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To share all my troubles,

Whatever they may be.
Am
Am

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Em
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I hope that they'll be careful,
C
C

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While I'm compelled to roam.
Am
Am

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I am a blind fiddler,

And far from my home. you

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Chords
  • C

  • Am

  • Em

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Blind Fiddler (1850) by Pete Seeger is Db major.

The primary chords used in The Blind Fiddler (1850) are Db, Bbm, Fm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Bbm, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Blind Fiddler (1850) is approximately 83 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Blind Fiddler (1850) 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 The Blind Fiddler (1850). 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 Pete Seeger.

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