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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B
Cocaine Blues Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B
Cocaine Blues Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B
Cocaine Blues Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B
Cocaine Blues Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B
Cocaine Blues Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B
Cocaine Blues Chords – Harmonica
Johnny Cash’s classic outlaw tale of a man on the run after a cocaine-fueled shooting. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Chords used: E, A, B · Key: E · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Boom-Chicka Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, driving bass-note rhythm on the downstrokes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
A – E
E7
A – E
Chorus
E
A – E
Verse 2
E
A – E
E7
A – E
Chorus
E
A – E
Verse 3
E
A – E
E7
A – E
Chorus
E
A – E
Verse 4
E
A – E
E7
A – E
Chorus
E
A – E
Verse 5
E
A – E
E7
A – E
Chorus
E
A – E
Verse 6
E
A – E
Practice tip: Master the simple E to A change before adding the E7 chord for the classic Johnny Cash sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cocaine Blues"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: E, A and B.
Is "Cocaine Blues" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Cocaine Blues" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Cocaine Blues"?
It was written by T.J. Arnall, and released in 1968.