Now playing

Saint James Infirmary Blues

Chords

4.793 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[intro]
Am E Am F E Am E Am F E Am
AmI`m goin` down to the SaEint James InfirmAmary
Amto see my Fbaby Ethere
Eshe was sAmtretched out on a Elong white Amtable
so Fsmooth, so Ecold, so Amfair
(gradually get louder in strumming)
Am E
Well, Amlet her go. Elet her go, Amgod bless her
AmWherever Fshe may Ebe
Eshe can Amsearch this Ewhole wide world oAmver but she`ll Fnever find another Esweet man like Amme
Am E
(gradually return to normal volume during the E)
ENow when i Amdie   EI wanna be burAmied
Amin a box with a Fcoat and a stetson Ehat
Eput a tweAmnty dollar gold Epiece on my Amwatch chain so all the FBoys will know i Edied standin` paAmt
(gradually get louder in strumming)
Am E
FI want Amsix crap-Eshooters to be my pAmall-bearer. well them choir Fgirls sing me a Esong
Eand pAmut a red hot Ejazz band on Amtop of my head so we can raise hell Eas we go alongAm  
AM E
(gradually return to normal volume during the E)
Enow,       Am  Efolks now you`ve heard my Amstory, bartender Fpass me a shot of Ebooze
Eand if Amanyone Eshould ever Amask you, say i had Fthe saint james EInfirmary blues

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Saint James Infirmary Blues

by Rusty Cage

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[intro]

Am E Am F E Am E Am F E Am

Am E Am

I`m goin` down to the Saint James Infirmary

Am F E

to see my baby there

E Am E Am

she was stretched out on a long white table

F E Am

so smooth, so cold, so fair

(gradually get louder in strumming)

Am E

Am E Am

Well, let her go. let her go, god bless her

Am F E

Wherever she may be

E Am E Am F E Am

she can search this whole wide world over but she`ll never find another sweet man like me

Am E

(gradually return to normal volume during the E)

E Am E Am

Now when i die I wanna be buried

Am F E

in a box with a coat and a stetson hat

E Am E Am F E Am

put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain so all the Boys will know i died standin` pat

(gradually get louder in strumming)

Am E

F Am E Am F E

I want six crap-shooters to be my pall-bearer. well them choir girls sing me a song

E Am E Am E Am

and put a red hot jazz band on top of my head so we can raise hell as we go along

AM E

(gradually return to normal volume during the E)

E Am E Am F E

now, folks now you`ve heard my story, bartender pass me a shot of booze

E Am E Am F E

and if anyone should ever ask you, say i had the saint james Infirmary blues

About Saint James Infirmary Blues Chords by Rusty Cage

Learn how to play Saint James Infirmary Blues by Rusty Cage with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Saint James Infirmary Blues chords”, “Saint James Infirmary Blues guitar chords”, or “Rusty Cage Saint James Infirmary Blues chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Saint James Infirmary Blues chords and for experienced players who want accurate Saint James Infirmary Blues lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, E, F, AM.

FAQ — Saint James Infirmary Blues by Rusty Cage

How do I play "Saint James Infirmary Blues" by Rusty Cage on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Saint James Infirmary Blues" by Rusty Cage on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Saint James Infirmary Blues" by Rusty Cage free?

Yes. The chords for "Saint James Infirmary Blues" by Rusty Cage are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Saint James Infirmary Blues" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Saint James Infirmary Blues" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Saint James Infirmary Blues"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Saint James Infirmary Blues" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Saint James Infirmary Blues" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Saint James Infirmary Blues" by Rusty Cage with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Rusty Cage below.

What key is "Saint James Infirmary Blues" in?

The chords for "Saint James Infirmary Blues" show the original chord names (including Am, E, F, AM). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.