Walking The Floor Over You

by Ernest Tubb
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Walking The Floor Over You" by Ernest Tubb: 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, 176 BPM.

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

About “Walking The Floor Over You”

What key is "Walking The Floor Over You" by Ernest Tubb played in?
Walking The Floor Over You 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 "Walking The Floor Over You"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Walking The Floor Over You" 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 "Walking The Floor Over You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Walking The Floor Over You"?
"Walking The Floor Over You" was originally performed by Ernest Tubb. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ernest Tubb can I play here?
Try "Waltz Across Texas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Walking The Floor Over You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walking The Floor Over You" by Ernest Tubb. 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 "Walking The Floor Over You" 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 "Walking The Floor Over You" 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.