Worried Man Blues
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A
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
D A
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
E E7 A
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long.
I went across the river and I lay down to sleep
D A
I went across the river and I lay down to sleep
E E7 A
When I woke up there were shackles on my feet.
Twenty nine links of chain around my feet
D A
Twenty nine links of chain around my feet
E E7 A
And on each link an initial of my name.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
D A
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
E E7 A
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long.
I asked the judge 'what will be my time?'
D A
I asked the judge 'what will be my time?'
E E7 A
Twenty one years on the R.C. Mountain Line.
Train came around - sixteen coaches long
D A
The train came around - sixteen coaches long
E E7 A
The girl I love is on that train and gone.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
D A
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
E E7 A
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long.
Should anyone ask you 'who composed this song?'
D A
Should anyone ask you 'who composed this song?'
E E7 A
Say it was I and I sing it all day long.
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
D A
It takes a worried man to sing a worried song
E E7 A
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long,
E E7 A
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long,
E E7 A E A
I'm worried now but I won't be worried long.
How to play Worried Man Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.