Now playing

Mud

Chords

4.44 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 4
[Verse 1]
AmDown by the creek where the water goes sloGw
The greFen-back heron and the moccasin knowC  
Dm7All things come to him Amwho waits
                   Bb         Fwalk to  Dm7  Am  
Yet he is lost who hesitates
AmLife and death just dancing around in the mud
AmThe light comes down through the limbs and the Gleaves
And dappFles the water between the rCeeds
The aiDm7r tastes green the bank gAmets soft
RighBbt about then your shoes come FoffDm7  Am  
AmYou got to get it between your toes the mud
[Chorus]
CMud pie mud Gin your eye
AmMud on a snake bite don't yoFu die
CTake a little rain take Ga little dirt
AmMake a little mud get it on your Fshirt
[Verse 2]
AmWhen I die please bury mGe
FDown by this old muddy cCreek
Dm7Let the crawfish have Amtheir way
It's mBbud to mud and that's okayF  Dm7  Am  
AmWe all just crawled out of the mud
[Chorus] (x2)
CMud pie mud Gin your eye
AmMud on a snake bite don't yoFu die
CTake a little rain take Ga little dirt
AmMake a little mud get it on your Fshirt
[Outro]
AmWe're all just slogging through the mud.
(Snake Rattle)

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Mud

by Guy Clark

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm7

Capo 4

[Verse 1]

Am G

Down by the creek where the water goes slow

F C

The green-back heron and the moccasin know

Dm7 Am

All things come to him who waits

Bb F Dm7 Am

walk to

Yet he is lost who hesitates

Life and death just dancing around in the mud

Am G

The light comes down through the limbs and the leaves

F C

And dapples the water between the reeds

Dm7 Am

The air tastes green the bank gets soft

Bb F Dm7 Am

Right about then your shoes come off

You got to get it between your toes the mud

[Chorus]

C G

Mud pie mud in your eye

Am F

Mud on a snake bite don't you die

C G

Take a little rain take a little dirt

Am F

Make a little mud get it on your shirt

[Verse 2]

Am G

When I die please bury me

F C

Down by this old muddy creek

Dm7 Am

Let the crawfish have their way

Bb F Dm7 Am

It's mud to mud and that's okay

We all just crawled out of the mud

[Chorus] (x2)

C G

Mud pie mud in your eye

Am F

Mud on a snake bite don't you die

C G

Take a little rain take a little dirt

Am F

Make a little mud get it on your shirt

[Outro]

We're all just slogging through the mud.

(Snake Rattle)

About Mud Chords by Guy Clark

Learn how to play Mud by Guy Clark with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mud chords”, “Mud guitar chords”, or “Guy Clark Mud 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 Mud chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mud lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, F, C, Dm7, Bb.

FAQ — Mud by Guy Clark

How do I play "Mud" by Guy Clark on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mud" by Guy Clark 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 "Mud" by Guy Clark free?

Yes. The chords for "Mud" by Guy Clark are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mud" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mud"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mud" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mud" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mud" by Guy Clark with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Guy Clark below.

What key is "Mud" in?

The chords for "Mud" show the original chord names (including Am, G, F, C, Dm7, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.