Walkin' Blues

by Robert Johnson

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Lyrics

I woke up this morn in’

feel in’ ’round for my shoes.

Ev ’ry bod y, I got these

old walk in’ blues.

Woke

up this morn in’

feel in’ ’round all for my shoes.

But you know, well, that I

got these old walk in’ blues.

Lord, I feel like blow in’ my

old lone some home.

Got up this morn in, my lit tle Ber nice was gone.

Lord,

I feel like blow’n’

my lone some home.

Well, I got (F)up this morn in’,

all I had was gone.

Well, leave this morn’ if I have to,

whoa, ride the blind.

I’ve been mis treat ed and I don’t mind dyin’.

Leav in’ this (F)morn’

I have to ride the blind.

Babe, (G)I been mis treat ed,

babe, and I don’t mind dyin’.

Well,

some peo ple tell me that the wor ried blues ain’t bad.

Worst old feel in’ I most ev er had.

Some peo ple tell me that these old wor ried old blues ain’t bad.

It’s the worst old feel in’

I most ev er (C)had.

She got a El gin move ment from her head down to her toes.

Break in on a dol lar most an y where she go.

Ooh,

from her head down to her toes.

Lord, she (G)break in on a dol lar most an y where

she goes.

Walkin' Blues by Robert Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Walkin' Blues by Robert Johnson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Walkin' Blues" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Walkin' Blues"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.