Learn to play "Going Down South" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Going Down South" smoothly on your guitar.
Em G Em G Em I'm going down south, going down south G Em G Em Going down south, I'm going down south G Em Chilly wind don't blow I'm going with you, babe, I'm going with you, babe Going with you, babe, I'm going with you, babe Don't care where you go Some other man, some other man Some other man, some other man He's always hanging around I'd rather be dead, rather be dead Rather be dead, I'd rather be dead Six feet in the ground I'm going down south, going down south Going down south, I'm going down south Chilly wind don't blow | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsEm ![]() G ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Going Down South" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Going Down South" by The Black Keys.