Walking Blues Tab

------------------ Walking Blues by Robert Johnson ------------------ Robert Johnson recorded this tune in the key of B, with his guitar tuned up to A-tuning (E-A-E-A-C#-E) and a capo on the second fret. This transcription is in the key of A. This song apparently has its roots in the rhythyms of work songs that were used continuously from slave times up through Reconstruction and preserved on the prison workfarms. "Walking Blues" is an example of an 'axe song'. / = slide Introduction A A/G A/F# A/F

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