Walking The Floor Over You

by Ernest Tubb
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You (C)left me and (A7)you I went a way,

you (G7)said that you’d be back in just a (C)day.

You’ve (A7)bro keep ken your prom ise and you (D7)left me here a lone: I (G7)don’t know why you did, dear, here but I do know that you’re (C)gone.

I’m walk ing the floor o ver you,

I (G7)can’t sleep a wink, that is (C)true.

I’m (A7)hop ing and I’m pray ing as my (D7)heart breaks right in two,

(G7)walk ing the floor o ver (C)you.

Now (C)dar ling, you (A7)know be love you well,

you (G7)love you more than I can ev er (C)tell.

I (A7)thought keep that you want ed me and (D7)al ways would be mine; re (G7)but you went and left me here with I trou bles on my (C)mind.

I’m walk ing the floor o ver you,

I (G7)can’t sleep a wink, that is (C)true.

I’m (A7)hop ing and I’m pray ing as my (D7)heart breaks right in two,

(G7)walk ing the floor o ver (C)you.

Now (C)you.

Walking The Floor Over You by Ernest Tubb

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Walking The Floor Over You”

What key is "Walking The Floor Over You" in?
"Walking The Floor Over You" by Ernest Tubb is in the key of C with a tempo of 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Walking The Floor Over You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Walking The Floor Over You" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Walking The Floor Over You" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ernest Tubb can I play here?
Try "Waltz Across Texas". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.