Song Index Songs by Chords Guide to Guitar Chords About
Travelin' Man Rick Nelson

 "Travelin' Man" by Rick Nelson is a classic song with a catchy tune that's great for beginners. It involves a combination of chords that are commonly used in many songs, making it an excellent piece for practicing chord transitions.

Chords

The song primarily uses the chords C, Am, G, G7, F, and D7. If you're new to guitar playing, you might find the G7 and D7 a bit tricky. But with practice, you'll get the hang of it.

Strumming Pattern

A simple down strumming pattern (D-D-D-D) can be used throughout the song to keep time and maintain rhythm. Once you're comfortable with the chords and transitions, you can start experimenting with different strumming patterns to add depth to the song.

Chord Transitions

The transition from C to Am is one of the most common in this song and is relatively easy for beginners to master. The transition from Am to F and C to G might be a little harder but with practice, it can be done smoothly.

Techniques

To add a bit of flair and complexity to the song, try using a hammer-on or a pull-off when transitioning between certain chords. For instance, when transitioning from the C to Am, you could use a pull-off on the second string.

"Travelin' Man" is a fantastic song for beginners to practice their chord transitions and strumming techniques. With a bit of patience and practice, you'll be able to play this song with ease and confidence.

EADGBE C
EADGBEX Am
EADGBE G
EADGBE G7
EADGBE F
EADGBE Em
EADGBEXX D7
Intro
Bo bo boC bo ooh-oohAm ooh,C ooh-oohAm ooh
Verse 1
I'm aC travelin' man,Am made a lotta stops,C all over theG worldG7
And inAm every port IF own the heart of atC least oneG lovelyC girlG
Verse 2
I've aC pretty senorita,Am waitin' for me,C down in old MexiG coG7
If you'reAm ever in AlaskaF stop and see myC cute littleG EskiC mo
Bridge
Oh myF sweet fraulien down inEm Berlin town,F makes my heart start toC yearn
And myF China doll down inEm old Hong Kong,D7 waits for my reG turn
Verse 3
PrettyC Polynesian baby,Am over the sea,C I remember theG nightG7
When weAm walked in the sands ofF Waikiki and IC held youG oh soC tightG
Instrumental
C Am C Am C F C G C
Bridge
Oh myF sweet Fraulien down inEm Berlin town,F makes my heart start toC yearn
And myF China doll down inEm old Hong Kong,D7 waits for my reG turn
Verse 4
PrettyC Polynesian baby,Am over the sea,C I remember theG nightG7
When weAm walked in the sands ofF Waikiki and IC held youG oh soC tight
Outro
Road I'm aAm travelin' man.C Yes I'm aAm travelin' man
C Yes I'm aAm travelin' man.C Road I'm aAm travelin' man
C MmmmAm hmmmmC G C