Mailman Blues

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Key: A7

Tuning: Standard

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[Verse 1]
[A7]Well, night [D7]before last
[A7]The mailman knocked [E7]at my door
[D7]Well, night [A7]before last
[E7]The mailman knocked at my door
[A7]He said [D7]get ready brother
[A7]This time you've got to go
[E7]Oh, mailman, mailman
[D7]Tell me what [A7]you've got for me
[D7]Oh, mailman, mailman
[A7]Tell me what [E7]you've got for me
[D7]He said a [A7]long letter brother
[E7]We need you across the sea
[A7]Now all [D7]day long
[A7]It's one, two, three and four
[E7]Well all [D7]day long
[A7]It's one, two, three and four
[D7]Well I'm [A7]so unhappy
[E7]I can't see my baby no more
[D7]No great [A7]big city
[E7]Just a little old raggedy town
[A7]No great [D7]big city
[A7]Just a little old raggedy town
[E7]Well it's [D7]all mad boogie
[A7]I believe I'll put it down.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Presenting Lloyd Price

Released 1959

Genre

Doo-wop Jazz

Songwriter Lloyd Price

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key A7 (A7 Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Doo-wop

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Mailman Blues by Lloyd Price is played in the key of A7 with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Lagu ini bergerak dalam tonalitas A7.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Mailman Blues by Lloyd Price: sounding in A7 (Capo Fret 2, shape G7) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A7 (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G7 shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A7 to D7 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

A7 – D7 – E7

Song chords:

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A7 D7 E7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A7 Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G7 Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G7, maintaining A7 sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family A7

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of A7. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: A7 • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: A7 – D7 – E7 • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Mailman Blues (Lloyd Price)?

To play the Easy Chords for Mailman Blues, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Mailman Blues?

The original recording key for Mailman Blues by Lloyd Price is A7. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Presenting Lloyd Price

Released 1959

Genre

Doo-wop Jazz

Songwriter Lloyd Price

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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