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White House Blues chords by
Bill Monroe
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
G
G

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C
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D
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McKin ley hollered,

McKinley squalled
C
C

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Doc said, "McKinley I can't find
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the cause
D
D

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You're bound to die,
G
G

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you're bound to die"
Interlude 1
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D
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C
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D
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G

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Verse 2
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G

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Doc told the horse,

he'd throw down his rein
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He said to the horse, "You gotta
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outrun the train
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G
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From Buffalo to Washington"
Interlude 2
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G

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D
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C
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D
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Verse 3
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The Doc came a-running, he

he took off his specs
C
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He said, "Mr McKinley better cash

in your checks

You've bound to die,
D
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you're bound to die"
Interlude 3
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D
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Verse 4
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Look here, you rascal,

you see what you've done
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You shot my husband and
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I've got your gun
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I'm carrying you back,
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to Washing ton
Interlude 4
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Verse 5
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Roosevelt's in the White House,

he's doing his best
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McKinley's in the graveyard,
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he's taking his rest
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He's gone, for a long time
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of White House Blues by Bill Monroe is B major.

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

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

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

The tempo of White House Blues is approximately 88 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of White House Blues 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 White House Blues. 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 Bill Monroe.

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