Bell Bottom Blues Chords

Bell Bottom Blues is a classic blues song written by Eric Clapton and released by his band Cream in 1968. The song has since been covered by many artists and is considered to be one of the defining songs of the blues–rock genre. The song‘s lyrics tell the story of a man who is lamenting the loss of his love to another man.

The lyrics are filled with bluesy imagery, making the song a timeless classic of the genre. The song‘s title is a reference to the tight–fitting bell–bottom trousers that were popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Musically, the song is a mid–tempo 12–bar blues with a light, jazzy feel. Clapton‘s guitar playing is gentle yet full of emotion, while the rhythm section of Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker provide a solid foundation.

The song also features a soulful vocal performance from Clapton, who is able to convey the sadness and longing of the lyrics in his voice.

Bell Bottom Blues Guitar Chords

(B C D) C E7 Am C F G F G

Verse

C         E7      Am  C

Bell Bottom Blues you made me cry

F                 G F G

I don’t wanna lose this feeling

C        E7       Am  C

And if I could choose a place to die

F            G

It would be in your arms

Chorus

A                   Am7              F#m           D E

Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you

A                   Am7                F#m     D       E

Do you wanna see me beg you to take me back, I dare to do it because

A               Am7   A7   D                E

I don’t want to fade away, give me one more day, please

A               Am7   A7   D               E            F G

I don’t want to fade away, in your heart I long to stay

Verse

C          E7       Am     C

It’s all wrong, but it’s all right

F             G F G

The way that you treat me baby

C             E7       Am      C

Once I was strong, but I lost the fight

F             G

You won’t find a better loser

Chorus

A                   Am7              F#m           D E

Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you

A                   Am7                F#m     D       E

Do you wanna see me beg you to take me back, I dare to do it because

A               Am7   A7   D                E

I don’t want to fade away, give me one more day, please

A               Am7   A7   D               E            F G

I don’t want to fade away, in your heart I long to stay

Chorus

A                   Am7              F#m           D E

Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you

A                   Am7                F#m     D       E

Do you wanna see me beg you to take me back, I dare to do it because

A               Am7   A7   D                E

I don’t want to fade away, give me one more day, please

A               Am7   A7   D               E            F G

I don’t want to fade away, in your heart I long to stay

Verse

C           E7       Am   C

Bell Bottom Blues don’t say good-bye

F           G F G

We’re surely gonna meet again

C         E7    Am      C

And if we do, don’t be surprised

F            G

If you find me with another lover

Chorus

A                   Am7              F#m           D E

Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you

A                   Am7                F#m     D       E

Do you wanna see me beg you to take me back, I dare to do it because

A               Am7   A7   D                E

I don’t want to fade away, give me one more day, please

A               Am7   A7   D               E            F G

I don’t want to fade away, in your heart I long to stay