Blues

Deep River Blues Chords

Doc Watson Intermediate Key of E 2 Chords 1 min read

Etap to play

B7tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

E · B7

Deep River Blues Chords – Guitar

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two chords

E and B7. Simple harmonically, but the fingerpicking is the challenge.

2

Fingerpicking pattern

Alternating bass with Travis picking. Thumb alternates between bass strings while fingers pick melody.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Let it rain, let it pour,

B7

Let it rain a whole lot more,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

E

Let the rain drive right on,

B7

Let the waves sweep along,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

Etap to play

B7tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E · B7

Deep River Blues Chords – Ukulele

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two chords

E and B7. Simple harmonically, but the fingerpicking is the challenge.

2

Fingerpicking pattern

Alternating bass with Travis picking. Thumb alternates between bass strings while fingers pick melody.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Let it rain, let it pour,

B7

Let it rain a whole lot more,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

E

Let the rain drive right on,

B7

Let the waves sweep along,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

Etap to play

B7tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E · B7

Deep River Blues Chords – Piano

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two chords

E and B7. Simple harmonically, but the fingerpicking is the challenge.

2

Fingerpicking pattern

Alternating bass with Travis picking. Thumb alternates between bass strings while fingers pick melody.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Let it rain, let it pour,

B7

Let it rain a whole lot more,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

E

Let the rain drive right on,

B7

Let the waves sweep along,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

Etap to play

B7tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E · B7

Deep River Blues Chords – Banjo

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two chords

E and B7. Simple harmonically, but the fingerpicking is the challenge.

2

Fingerpicking pattern

Alternating bass with Travis picking. Thumb alternates between bass strings while fingers pick melody.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Let it rain, let it pour,

B7

Let it rain a whole lot more,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

E

Let the rain drive right on,

B7

Let the waves sweep along,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

Etap to play

B7tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E · B7

Deep River Blues Chords – Mandolin

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two chords

E and B7. Simple harmonically, but the fingerpicking is the challenge.

2

Fingerpicking pattern

Alternating bass with Travis picking. Thumb alternates between bass strings while fingers pick melody.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Let it rain, let it pour,

B7

Let it rain a whole lot more,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

E

Let the rain drive right on,

B7

Let the waves sweep along,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

Etap to play

B7tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

E · B7

Deep River Blues Chords – Harmonica

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Two chords

E and B7. Simple harmonically, but the fingerpicking is the challenge.

2

Fingerpicking pattern

Alternating bass with Travis picking. Thumb alternates between bass strings while fingers pick melody.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Let it rain, let it pour,

B7

Let it rain a whole lot more,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.

E

Let the rain drive right on,

B7

Let the waves sweep along,

E

‘Cause I got them deep river blues.