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Bell Bottom Blues Chords

Eric Clapton Intermediate Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · E · Am · F · G

Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Guitar

Eric Clapton’s heartfelt plea from Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Soulful Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light touch on the strumming hand to emphasize the song’s yearning feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Verse 2

C

Bell bottom blues, don’t say goodbye

Am

I’m sure we’re gonna meet again

F

And if we do, don’t you be surprised

G

If you find me with another girl

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Bridge

F G

I don’t want to fade away

C Am

Baby, baby, baby, I don’t want to fade away

F G

In your heart I want to stay

Verse 3 / Outro

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

C

It would be in your arms

Am F

It would be in your arms

G C

It would be in your arms

Practice tip: Work on the descending bass line in the C chord (C, B, A, G) during the verses to capture the signature movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bell Bottom Blues"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, E, Am, F and G.

Is "Bell Bottom Blues" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bell Bottom Blues" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Bell Bottom Blues"?

It was written by Eric Clapton, and released in 1970.

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · E · Am · F · G

Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Ukulele

Eric Clapton’s heartfelt plea from Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Soulful Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch on the strumming hand to emphasize the song’s yearning feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Verse 2

C

Bell bottom blues, don’t say goodbye

Am

I’m sure we’re gonna meet again

F

And if we do, don’t you be surprised

G

If you find me with another girl

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Bridge

F G

I don’t want to fade away

C Am

Baby, baby, baby, I don’t want to fade away

F G

In your heart I want to stay

Verse 3 / Outro

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

C

It would be in your arms

Am F

It would be in your arms

G C

It would be in your arms

Practice tip: Work on the descending bass line in the C chord (C, B, A, G) during the verses to capture the signature movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bell Bottom Blues"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, E, Am, F and G.

Is "Bell Bottom Blues" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bell Bottom Blues" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Bell Bottom Blues"?

It was written by Eric Clapton, and released in 1970.

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · E · Am · F · G

Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Piano

Eric Clapton’s heartfelt plea from Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Soulful Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch on the strumming hand to emphasize the song’s yearning feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Verse 2

C

Bell bottom blues, don’t say goodbye

Am

I’m sure we’re gonna meet again

F

And if we do, don’t you be surprised

G

If you find me with another girl

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Bridge

F G

I don’t want to fade away

C Am

Baby, baby, baby, I don’t want to fade away

F G

In your heart I want to stay

Verse 3 / Outro

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

C

It would be in your arms

Am F

It would be in your arms

G C

It would be in your arms

Practice tip: Work on the descending bass line in the C chord (C, B, A, G) during the verses to capture the signature movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bell Bottom Blues"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, E, Am, F and G.

Is "Bell Bottom Blues" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bell Bottom Blues" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Bell Bottom Blues"?

It was written by Eric Clapton, and released in 1970.

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · E · Am · F · G

Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Banjo

Eric Clapton’s heartfelt plea from Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Soulful Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch on the strumming hand to emphasize the song’s yearning feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Verse 2

C

Bell bottom blues, don’t say goodbye

Am

I’m sure we’re gonna meet again

F

And if we do, don’t you be surprised

G

If you find me with another girl

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Bridge

F G

I don’t want to fade away

C Am

Baby, baby, baby, I don’t want to fade away

F G

In your heart I want to stay

Verse 3 / Outro

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

C

It would be in your arms

Am F

It would be in your arms

G C

It would be in your arms

Practice tip: Work on the descending bass line in the C chord (C, B, A, G) during the verses to capture the signature movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bell Bottom Blues"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, E, Am, F and G.

Is "Bell Bottom Blues" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bell Bottom Blues" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Bell Bottom Blues"?

It was written by Eric Clapton, and released in 1970.

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · E · Am · F · G

Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Mandolin

Eric Clapton’s heartfelt plea from Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Soulful Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch on the strumming hand to emphasize the song’s yearning feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Verse 2

C

Bell bottom blues, don’t say goodbye

Am

I’m sure we’re gonna meet again

F

And if we do, don’t you be surprised

G

If you find me with another girl

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Bridge

F G

I don’t want to fade away

C Am

Baby, baby, baby, I don’t want to fade away

F G

In your heart I want to stay

Verse 3 / Outro

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

C

It would be in your arms

Am F

It would be in your arms

G C

It would be in your arms

Practice tip: Work on the descending bass line in the C chord (C, B, A, G) during the verses to capture the signature movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bell Bottom Blues"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, E, Am, F and G.

Is "Bell Bottom Blues" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bell Bottom Blues" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Bell Bottom Blues"?

It was written by Eric Clapton, and released in 1970.

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · E · Am · F · G

Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Harmonica

Eric Clapton’s heartfelt plea from Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Soulful Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch on the strumming hand to emphasize the song’s yearning feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Verse 2

C

Bell bottom blues, don’t say goodbye

Am

I’m sure we’re gonna meet again

F

And if we do, don’t you be surprised

G

If you find me with another girl

Chorus

C

Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?

Am

Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?

F

I’d gladly do it because

G

I don’t want to fade away

C

Give me one more day, please

Am

I don’t want to fade away

F

In your heart I long to stay

G

It’s all wrong, but right

Bridge

F G

I don’t want to fade away

C Am

Baby, baby, baby, I don’t want to fade away

F G

In your heart I want to stay

Verse 3 / Outro

C

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry

Am

I don’t want to lose this feeling

F

And if I could choose a place to die

G

It would be in your arms

C

It would be in your arms

Am F

It would be in your arms

G C

It would be in your arms

Practice tip: Work on the descending bass line in the C chord (C, B, A, G) during the verses to capture the signature movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bell Bottom Blues"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, E, Am, F and G.

Is "Bell Bottom Blues" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bell Bottom Blues" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Bell Bottom Blues"?

It was written by Eric Clapton, and released in 1970.