Rock, Blues

Whipping Post Chords

The Allman Brothers Band Intermediate Key of A 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

A · Bm · D · E

Whipping Post Chords – Guitar

The Allman Brothers Band’s epic blues-rock lament about betrayal and suffering. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Blues Rock Shuffle (12/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Capture the song’s 12/8 shuffle feel by accenting the downbeats and letting the chords ring.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

I been run down, I been lied to

D A E

I don’t know why I let that mean woman make me a fool

D A

She took all my money, wrecks my new car

E D

Now she’s with one of my goodtime buddies, they’re drinkin’ in some cross-town bar

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Verse 2

A E

My friends tell me, that I’ve been blinded

D A E

Well, I don’t know where I get this feelin’, that I’m the one who’s blind

D A

It’s been three long years, since I knelt down cryin’

E D

Three long years, you know I’m not so blind

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Bridge / Guitar Solo Section

(Play over this progression for extended solos)

A E D A

E D A E

D

Verse 3

A E

I’ve been run down, child, I’ve been ostracized

D A E

Every day I feel more cheated, I’m further from my goal

D A

I wished I lived in the land of milk and honey

E D

No more, no more, you know I’m not so bold

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Outro

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A

Good Lord…

Practice tip: Master the core A-E-D-A-E-D-A-E-D progression slowly before attempting the full 12/8 groove; the outro is a great place to practice vocal ad-libs over the repeating chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Whipping Post"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, Bm, D and E.

Is "Whipping Post" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Whipping Post" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Whipping Post"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1969.

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Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

A · Bm · D · E

Whipping Post Chords – Ukulele

The Allman Brothers Band’s epic blues-rock lament about betrayal and suffering. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Blues Rock Shuffle (12/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Capture the song’s 12/8 shuffle feel by accenting the downbeats and letting the chords ring.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

I been run down, I been lied to

D A E

I don’t know why I let that mean woman make me a fool

D A

She took all my money, wrecks my new car

E D

Now she’s with one of my goodtime buddies, they’re drinkin’ in some cross-town bar

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Verse 2

A E

My friends tell me, that I’ve been blinded

D A E

Well, I don’t know where I get this feelin’, that I’m the one who’s blind

D A

It’s been three long years, since I knelt down cryin’

E D

Three long years, you know I’m not so blind

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Bridge / Guitar Solo Section

(Play over this progression for extended solos)

A E D A

E D A E

D

Verse 3

A E

I’ve been run down, child, I’ve been ostracized

D A E

Every day I feel more cheated, I’m further from my goal

D A

I wished I lived in the land of milk and honey

E D

No more, no more, you know I’m not so bold

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Outro

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A

Good Lord…

Practice tip: Master the core A-E-D-A-E-D-A-E-D progression slowly before attempting the full 12/8 groove; the outro is a great place to practice vocal ad-libs over the repeating chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Whipping Post"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, Bm, D and E.

Is "Whipping Post" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Whipping Post" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Whipping Post"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1969.

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Bmtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

A · Bm · D · E

Whipping Post Chords – Piano

The Allman Brothers Band’s epic blues-rock lament about betrayal and suffering. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Blues Rock Shuffle (12/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Capture the song’s 12/8 shuffle feel by accenting the downbeats and letting the chords ring.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

I been run down, I been lied to

D A E

I don’t know why I let that mean woman make me a fool

D A

She took all my money, wrecks my new car

E D

Now she’s with one of my goodtime buddies, they’re drinkin’ in some cross-town bar

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Verse 2

A E

My friends tell me, that I’ve been blinded

D A E

Well, I don’t know where I get this feelin’, that I’m the one who’s blind

D A

It’s been three long years, since I knelt down cryin’

E D

Three long years, you know I’m not so blind

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Bridge / Guitar Solo Section

(Play over this progression for extended solos)

A E D A

E D A E

D

Verse 3

A E

I’ve been run down, child, I’ve been ostracized

D A E

Every day I feel more cheated, I’m further from my goal

D A

I wished I lived in the land of milk and honey

E D

No more, no more, you know I’m not so bold

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Outro

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A

Good Lord…

Practice tip: Master the core A-E-D-A-E-D-A-E-D progression slowly before attempting the full 12/8 groove; the outro is a great place to practice vocal ad-libs over the repeating chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Whipping Post"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, Bm, D and E.

Is "Whipping Post" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Whipping Post" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Whipping Post"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1969.

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Bmtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

A · Bm · D · E

Whipping Post Chords – Banjo

The Allman Brothers Band’s epic blues-rock lament about betrayal and suffering. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Blues Rock Shuffle (12/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Capture the song’s 12/8 shuffle feel by accenting the downbeats and letting the chords ring.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

I been run down, I been lied to

D A E

I don’t know why I let that mean woman make me a fool

D A

She took all my money, wrecks my new car

E D

Now she’s with one of my goodtime buddies, they’re drinkin’ in some cross-town bar

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Verse 2

A E

My friends tell me, that I’ve been blinded

D A E

Well, I don’t know where I get this feelin’, that I’m the one who’s blind

D A

It’s been three long years, since I knelt down cryin’

E D

Three long years, you know I’m not so blind

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Bridge / Guitar Solo Section

(Play over this progression for extended solos)

A E D A

E D A E

D

Verse 3

A E

I’ve been run down, child, I’ve been ostracized

D A E

Every day I feel more cheated, I’m further from my goal

D A

I wished I lived in the land of milk and honey

E D

No more, no more, you know I’m not so bold

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Outro

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A

Good Lord…

Practice tip: Master the core A-E-D-A-E-D-A-E-D progression slowly before attempting the full 12/8 groove; the outro is a great place to practice vocal ad-libs over the repeating chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Whipping Post"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, Bm, D and E.

Is "Whipping Post" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Whipping Post" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Whipping Post"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1969.

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · Bm · D · E

Whipping Post Chords – Mandolin

The Allman Brothers Band’s epic blues-rock lament about betrayal and suffering. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Blues Rock Shuffle (12/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Capture the song’s 12/8 shuffle feel by accenting the downbeats and letting the chords ring.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

I been run down, I been lied to

D A E

I don’t know why I let that mean woman make me a fool

D A

She took all my money, wrecks my new car

E D

Now she’s with one of my goodtime buddies, they’re drinkin’ in some cross-town bar

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Verse 2

A E

My friends tell me, that I’ve been blinded

D A E

Well, I don’t know where I get this feelin’, that I’m the one who’s blind

D A

It’s been three long years, since I knelt down cryin’

E D

Three long years, you know I’m not so blind

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Bridge / Guitar Solo Section

(Play over this progression for extended solos)

A E D A

E D A E

D

Verse 3

A E

I’ve been run down, child, I’ve been ostracized

D A E

Every day I feel more cheated, I’m further from my goal

D A

I wished I lived in the land of milk and honey

E D

No more, no more, you know I’m not so bold

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Outro

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A

Good Lord…

Practice tip: Master the core A-E-D-A-E-D-A-E-D progression slowly before attempting the full 12/8 groove; the outro is a great place to practice vocal ad-libs over the repeating chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Whipping Post"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, Bm, D and E.

Is "Whipping Post" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Whipping Post" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Whipping Post"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1969.

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

A · Bm · D · E

Whipping Post Chords – Harmonica

The Allman Brothers Band’s epic blues-rock lament about betrayal and suffering. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Blues Rock Shuffle (12/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Capture the song’s 12/8 shuffle feel by accenting the downbeats and letting the chords ring.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

I been run down, I been lied to

D A E

I don’t know why I let that mean woman make me a fool

D A

She took all my money, wrecks my new car

E D

Now she’s with one of my goodtime buddies, they’re drinkin’ in some cross-town bar

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Verse 2

A E

My friends tell me, that I’ve been blinded

D A E

Well, I don’t know where I get this feelin’, that I’m the one who’s blind

D A

It’s been three long years, since I knelt down cryin’

E D

Three long years, you know I’m not so blind

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Bridge / Guitar Solo Section

(Play over this progression for extended solos)

A E D A

E D A E

D

Verse 3

A E

I’ve been run down, child, I’ve been ostracized

D A E

Every day I feel more cheated, I’m further from my goal

D A

I wished I lived in the land of milk and honey

E D

No more, no more, you know I’m not so bold

Chorus

A E

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel

D A

Like I been tied to the whippin’ post

E D

Tied to the whippin’ post

A E

Tied to the whippin’ post

D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

Outro

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A E D

Good Lord, I feel like I’m dyin’

A

Good Lord…

Practice tip: Master the core A-E-D-A-E-D-A-E-D progression slowly before attempting the full 12/8 groove; the outro is a great place to practice vocal ad-libs over the repeating chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Whipping Post"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, Bm, D and E.

Is "Whipping Post" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Whipping Post" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Whipping Post"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1969.