Columbus Stockade Blues
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G G#m A A#m Bm A#m A G#m
[Verso 1]
G
Way down in Columbus, Georgia
D7 G
I want to be back in Tennessee
G
Way down in Columbus Stockade
D7 G
Friends have turned their backs on me
C G
Go and leave me if you wish to
C G D7
Never let me cross your mind
G
In your heart, you love another
D7 G
Leave me, little darling, I don't mind
[Verso 2]
G
Way down in Columbus, Georgia
D7 G
I want to be back in Tennessee
G
Way down in Columbus Stockade
D7 G
Friends have turned their backs on me
C G
Go and leave me if you wish to
C G D7
Never let me cross your mind
G
In your heart, you love another
D7 G
Leave me, little darling, I don't mind
Fiddle Solo:
G
D7 G
G
D7 G
Guitar/Fiddle Solo:
C G
C G D7
G
D7 G
[Verso 3]
G
Way down in Columbus, Georgia
D7 G
I want to be back in Tennessee
G
Way down in Columbus Stockade
D7 G
Friends have turned their backs on me
C G
Go and leave me if you wish to
C G D7
Never let me cross your mind
G
In your heart, you love another
D7 G
Leave me, little darling, I don't mind
Outro:
D7 G
Leave me, little darling, I don't mind
D7 G
Leave me, little darling, I don't mind
D7 G
Leave me, little darling, I don't mind
D7 G
Leave me, little darling, I don't mind
How to play Columbus Stockade Blues
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.