Standard (EADGBE)

(Pattern 1)

 He was a man,

 a ramblin' man he was, yes, he was.

 Guitar in hand,

 his home was on the road and that's where he was.

(Pattern 2)

 He's seen a thousand roads,

 he's been a million miles,

 and when he'd bend a note,

 a tear would fill my eyes.

 Where are you playin'

 Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.

(Pattern 1)

Town to town

honkytonks and dives all look the same

his gypsy heart

keeps his shadow ridin' through the rain

(Pattern 2)

A graveyard full of scars

his life will paint his songs

'cos when you're on the road

there's nowhere you belong you're just alone

where are you playin'

Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.

(Solo)

(Pattern 2)

He's seen a thousand roads,

he's been a million miles,

and when he'd bend a note,

a tear would fill my eyes.

Where are you playin'

Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.

(Pattern 1)

I've paid some dues

now I make my living as a music man, yes I do,

I play the blues

I guess the blues must be just what I am.

(Pattern 2)

A graveyard full of scars

his life will paint his songs

'cos when you're on the road

there's nowhere you belong you're just alone.

Where are you playin'

Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.

(Pattern 2)

He's seen a thousand roads,

he's been a million miles,

and when he'd bend a note,

a tear would fill my eyes

where are you playin'

Mr. Bluesman, Mr. Bluesman.

  = x02200

  = x07600

  = x04033

  = 022200