Now playing

Reelin Down

Chords

4.713 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
C7  Bb7 Ab7 G7 C
[Verse]
CWell    I never took to ramblin'          'til FI turned 2C1
CThen I took a notion          to D7make it on the G7run
CFeelin' the blues          in the Fbottom of my Cshoes
C7Did'nt  I  Bb7know   this  'ol  Ab7ramblin's   G7good  nCews
[Chorus]
CAnd I go
CReelin' down that Fold highCway          and I go reelin'  down   cause  D7reelin's  my  G7way
CAnd if I don't know   your Fname or  your C7town          re   Bb7ee   ee   Ab7eeee   G7lin'  Cdown
[Verse]
CClickity clack     that 'oFl railroad Ctrack
CFive'll  gethcha  ten  getcha  25     D7ol'  greenG7backs
CWell I never seen    much Fcoin   in my Cbag
C7I soon got Bb7used   to that Ab7same  'G7ol    Cjag
[Verse]
CYou got to stand    by this word   if you Fwanna do Cright
CIf you got a good home     the D7stay there toG7night
CUnless you wanna eat   the Fdirt and the Cmud
C7Stay away from Bb7ramblin'     it Ab7gets in G7your Cblood
[Chorus]
CAnd you'll go
CReelin' down that Fold highCway          reelin'  reelin'  down       cause  D7reelin's  my  G7way
CAnd if I don't know   your Fname or  your C7town          re   Bb7ee   ee   Ab7eeee   G7lin'  Cdown
[Outro]
CWhat I do is I go      re   Bb7ee   ee   Ab7eeee  G7lin'  C7down       re   Bb7ee   ee   Ab7eeee   G7lin'  Cdown

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Reelin Down

by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb7

Ab7

[Intro]

C7 Bb7 Ab7 G7 C

[Verse]

C F C

Well I never took to ramblin' 'til I turned 21

C D7 G7

Then I took a notion to make it on the run

C F C

Feelin' the blues in the bottom of my shoes

C7 Bb7 Ab7 G7 C

Did'nt I know this 'ol ramblin's good news

[Chorus]

And I go

C F C D7 G7

Reelin' down that old highway and I go reelin' down cause reelin's my way

C F C7 Bb7 Ab7 G7 C

And if I don't know your name or your town re ee ee eeee lin' down

[Verse]

C F C

Clickity clack that 'ol railroad track

C D7 G7

Five'll gethcha ten getcha 25 ol' greenbacks

C F C

Well I never seen much coin in my bag

C7 Bb7 Ab7 G7 C

I soon got used to that same 'ol jag

[Verse]

C F C

You got to stand by this word if you wanna do right

C D7 G7

If you got a good home the stay there tonight

C F C

Unless you wanna eat the dirt and the mud

C7 Bb7 Ab7 G7 C

Stay away from ramblin' it gets in your blood

[Chorus]

And you'll go

C F C D7 G7

Reelin' down that old highway reelin' reelin' down cause reelin's my way

C F C7 Bb7 Ab7 G7 C

And if I don't know your name or your town re ee ee eeee lin' down

[Outro]

C Bb7 Ab7 G7 C7 Bb7 Ab7 G7 C

What I do is I go re ee ee eeee lin' down re ee ee eeee lin' down

About Reelin Down Chords by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks

Learn how to play Reelin Down by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Reelin Down chords”, “Reelin Down guitar chords”, or “Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks Reelin Down 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 Reelin Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Reelin Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C7, Bb7, Ab7, G7, C, F.

FAQ — Reelin Down by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks

How do I play "Reelin Down" by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Reelin Down" by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks 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 "Reelin Down" by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks free?

Yes. The chords for "Reelin Down" by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Reelin Down" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Reelin Down"?

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

Is "Reelin Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Reelin Down" by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks below.

What key is "Reelin Down" in?

The chords for "Reelin Down" show the original chord names (including C7, Bb7, Ab7, G7, C, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.