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Walking The Blues

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There is a lot of different finger settings going on in this song.
It sounds good to change between x-1-3-1-3-4 and x-1-3-1-3-1 on the Bb7
[Intro]
C7 C+ Cmaj F
[Verse]
FWell i went down to the store, i got some brand new shoes
I Ftold them make the leather tough i gotta' walk the blues
[Chorus]
Bb7Walkin' the blues, i'm walkin' the blues all dFay, all day
I'm wearin' C7out my shoes but i'm walkin' the blues aFway
[Verse]
Well my Fbaby's got a heart like the cold north wind,
i'll Fwalk until i find her, bring her back again
[Chorus]
I'm Bb7walkin' the blues, walkin' the blues all dFay, all day long
I'm wearin' C7out my shoes but i'm walkin' the blues Faway
[Instrumental]
F Bb7 F C7 F
[Verse]
Well now the Fman down at the station, he won't even talk
He Fsaid if you ain't got no money boy then you gotta'to walk
[Chorus]
That's why i'm Bb7walkin' the blues, walkin the blues all dFay
I'm wearin' C7out my shoes but i'm walkin' the blues Faway
[Outro]
F Bb7 F C7 F

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a musical style often characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms. His music frequently explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption throughout his career. Playing "Walking The Blues" can evoke the spirit of his distinctive sound and the often somber yet humble demeanor he brought to his performances.

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Walking The Blues

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C+

Cmaj

Bb7

There is a lot of different finger settings going on in this song.

It sounds good to change between x-1-3-1-3-4 and x-1-3-1-3-1 on the Bb7

[Intro]

C7 C+ Cmaj F

[Verse]

Well i went down to the store, i got some brand new shoes

I told them make the leather tough i gotta' walk the blues

[Chorus]

Bb7 F

Walkin' the blues, i'm walkin' the blues all day, all day

C7 F

I'm wearin' out my shoes but i'm walkin' the blues away

[Verse]

Well my baby's got a heart like the cold north wind,

i'll walk until i find her, bring her back again

[Chorus]

Bb7 F

I'm walkin' the blues, walkin' the blues all day, all day long

C7 F

I'm wearin' out my shoes but i'm walkin' the blues away

[Instrumental]

F Bb7 F C7 F

[Verse]

Well now the man down at the station, he won't even talk

He said if you ain't got no money boy then you gotta'to walk

[Chorus]

Bb7 F

That's why i'm walkin' the blues, walkin the blues all day

C7 F

I'm wearin' out my shoes but i'm walkin' the blues away

[Outro]

F Bb7 F C7 F

About Walking The Blues Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Walking The Blues by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Walking The Blues chords”, “Walking The Blues guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Walking The 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 Walking The Blues chords and for experienced players who want accurate Walking The Blues lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb7, C7, C+, Cmaj, F.

FAQ — Walking The Blues by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Walking The Blues" in?

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