Walkin West To Memphis
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Intro
| E | % | % | % |
| A | % | E | % |
| B | A | B | E |
[Refrão]
E
Walkin west to Memphis
E7
I move along easily
A
I kick one foot in front of the other
E
I got my baby waiting there for me
B E
Well I’m walkin west to Memphis, Memphis Tennessee
[Verso 1]
E
Well I’ve been down to Nashville
E7
I ramble all around
A
Yea I go to where the cash will
E
I gambled in your town
A
I’ve been down and out and been up and about
E
been where the lucks been found
B
My truck broke down I ran her into the ground
But I’m still Memphis bound.
[Refrão]
E
Walkin west to Memphis
E7
I move along easily
A
I kick one foot in front of the other
E
I got my baby waiting there for me
B E
Well I'm walkin west to Memphis, Memphis Tennessee
[Verso 2]
E
Well I likes me a glass of whiskey
E7
She likes lemonade
A
I like to feel the sunshine
E
She likes a chaise in the shade
A
But we both like some huggin
E
Long about the end of day
B
And thats why I quit my gamblin
And now I’m on my way
[Refrão]
E
Walkin west to Memphis
E7
I move along easily
A
I kick one foot in front of the other
E
I got my baby waiting there for me
B E
Well I'm walkin west to Memphis, Memphis Tennessee
[Verso 3]
E
Now folks just passing by me
E7
I gotta get me a ride
A
The bright sun sets and fades
E
The last stretch runs mighty wide
A
The wind picks up behind me
E
And then the miles go flying by
B
I kept my good gal waiting
But now I see that old city limit sign.
Outro
E
Walkin west to Memphis
E7
I move along easily
A
I kick one foot in front of the other
E
I got my baby waiting there for me
B E
Well I'm walkin west to Memphis, Memphis Tennessee
Yodelay hee hee hee hee
How to play Walkin West To Memphis
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.