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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Duffy's Blues" by The Premiers, in G major at about 188 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Duffy's Blues" by The Premiers

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Duffy's Blues” by The Premiers.

Duffy's Blues by The Premiers
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · jazz · soul
Moodgroovy · soulful · cool
Signaturegroovy jazz‑blues instrumental
G major
Key
188
BPM
6/8
Time
Chords

The progression

N
G
Em
C
D
C♯°
D11
D7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeVerse‑like sectionChorus‑like sectionBridgeInstrumental breakOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, syncopated drum kit with crisp snare and hi‑hat patterns
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
saxophone
warm, expressive saxophone delivering the main melodic theme and improvisational solos
electric guitar
clean electric guitar playing melodic lines and chordal comping
piano
subtle piano chords and fills that add harmonic color
Album & artist
ALBUM

Farmer John / Duffy's Blues (1964)

The original single release that put the band on the map, initially issued on the independent Faro label before being picked up by Warner Brothers. The A-side is a driving cover of the Don and Dewey song, while the B-side offers a blues-leaning companion track.

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Artist

The Premiers

The Premiers were a garage rock band formed in 1962 in San Gabriel, California, by a group of young Mexican-American musicians including brothers Lawrence and John Perez. They played uptempo R&B-flavored rock and roll and were part of the East Los Angeles Chicano music scene of the early 1960s. Their 1964 cover of 'Farmer John' broke them to a national audience and helped open doors for Mexican-American bands at a time when major labels largely ignored them.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Duffy's Blues" in?

"Duffy's Blues" by The Premiers is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Duffy's Blues"?

"Duffy's Blues" plays at around 188 BPM in 6/8 time.

What chords are in "Duffy's Blues"?

The core progression is N, G, Em, C, D, and C♯°, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Duffy's Blues"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, saxophone, and piano.

Can I get "Duffy's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Duffy's Blues" by The Premiers, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Duffy's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Duffy's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 188 BPM in G major with 13 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Duffy's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Duffy's Blues" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Duffy's Blues" on?

"Duffy's Blues" appears on Farmer John / Duffy's Blues (1964).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

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What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

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