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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Walkin' Blues" by Robert Johnson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Walkin' Blues”

What key is "Walkin' Blues" by Robert Johnson played in?
Walkin' Blues is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walkin' Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Walkin' Blues" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Walkin' Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Walkin' Blues"?
"Walkin' Blues" was originally performed by Robert Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Walkin' Blues"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C7, F, Fm, G.
What other songs by Robert Johnson can I play here?
Try "LOVE IN VAIN BLUES", "RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND", "COME ON IN MY KITCHEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Walkin' Blues" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walkin' Blues" by Robert Johnson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Walkin' Blues" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Walkin' Blues" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.