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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · E · Am · F · G
Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · E · Am · F · G
Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · E · Am · F · G
Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · E · Am · F · G
Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · E · Am · F · G
Bell Bottom Blues Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: Use a light touch on the strumming hand to emphasize the song’s yearning feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Am
F
G
Chorus
C
Am
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Verse 2
C
Am
F
G
Chorus
C
Am
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Bridge
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Verse 3 / Outro
C
Am
F
G
C
Am – F
G – C
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.