Low Down Blues
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[INTRO: ]One strum on the "B"
VERSE ONE
B
Lord I went to the doctor..he took one look
E B
He said the trouble with you ain't in my book
E B
I'll tell you what it is but it ain't good news
F#7 B
You've got an awful bad case of them low down blues
CHORUS
B E B
I've got the mean old miseries in my soul
E B
I went to the river but the waters too cold
E B
I've walked the floor 'till I've worn out my shoes
F#7 B
Lord they're killin' me ..I mean them low down blues
VERSE TWO
B
Lord I never knew a man... could feel this bad
E B
I never knew livin' could be so sad.
E B
All I do is set and cry
F#7 B
Lord I'd have to get better be-fore I could die
CHORUS
B E B
I've got the mean old miseries in my soul
E B
I went to the river but the waters too cold
E B
I've walked the floor 'till I've worn out my shoes
F#7 B
Lord they're killin' me ..I mean them low down blues
How to play Low Down 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 B. 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.