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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Walkin' Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Walkin' Blues"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Walkin' Blues". Key of C, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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