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Walking Blues chords by
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
B
B
2

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Verse 1

Well got up this morning,

feeling 'round for my shoes

Know about that,

I got the walkin' blues
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I said I got up this morning,
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I was feeling 'round for my shoes
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I said you know about that now,
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I got the walkin' blues
Verse 2

The blues ain't nothing but

a lowdown shaking chill

If you ain't had 'em

I hope you never will
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Oh, the blues is a
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lowdown old aching chill
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If you ain't had 'em boys,
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I- I hope you never will
Verse 3

When you get worried drop me a line

If I don't go crazy, honey,

I'm going to lose my mind
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When you get worried I said sit

down and drop me a line
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If I don't go crazy, honey,
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I'm going
Verse 4

to lose my mind

Your hair ain't curly,

your doggone eyes ain't blue

If you don't want me what the

world I- I want with you?
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Oh, your hair ain't curly and
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your doggone eyes ain't blue
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I said now if you don't want me,
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babe, what the wide world I want with you?

Don't a man feel bad the
Verse 5

Good Lord's sun go down?

He don't have nobody to

throw his arms around
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Can't a man feel bad, I said

when the Good Lord's sun go down?
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I said he don't have a soul,
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not to throw his arms around
Verse 6

Looky here baby,

what you want me to do?

I've done all I could just

to get a-along with with you
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Looky here honey,

what do you want poor me to do?
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I say I've done all I could,
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honey, just to get along with you

You know I love my baby like
Verse 7

the cow love to chew her cud

I'm layin' round here though

I ain't doin' no good
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Ooh, I love you honey like the
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cow love to chew her cud
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I'm layin' round here,
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baby, but I- I sure ain't doin' no good
Verse 8

You know the minutes seem like hours,

the hours seem like days

Seem like my baby don't

stop her lowdown ways
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Oh, the minutes seem like hours, I
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said the hours, they seem like days
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You know it seems like my bride
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never stop her old lowdown ways
Verse 9

I'm going to the gypsy now

to have my fortune told

I believe somebody is

stealing my jelly roll
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I'm going to the gypsy,

I believe I'll have my fortune told
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'cause I believe somebody is trying
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to steal my jelly roll
Verse 10

I got up this morning,

feeling sick and bad

Thinking 'bout the good times

that I once have had
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I said soon this morning,

I was feeling so sick and bad
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You know I was

thinking 'bout the good
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times now that I-
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I once have had
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The
Verse 11
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sun is going down
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behind that old western hill
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Yes, yes
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Ooh, behind that old western hill
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And I wouldn't do nothing boys,
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not against my woman's will
Verse 12

You know I'm going away,

I'll stay a great long time
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I ain't coming back here

until you change your mind
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Oh, I'm going away, I believe
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I'll stay a great long time

I said I ain't coming back,
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honey, until you change your mind

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Chords

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  • E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Walking Blues?

The original key of Walking Blues by Son House is B major.

What are the main chords for Walking Blues?

The primary chords used in Walking Blues are B, E, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Walking Blues?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Walking Blues beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Walking Blues?

The tempo of Walking Blues is approximately 56 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Walking Blues?

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

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

Is there a tuner available for Walking 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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