Backwater Blues is a classic blues standard, first recorded by Bessie Smith, and remains one of the genre's most influential songs. This printable chord sheet presents the piece in a clear format for piano or keyboard, making it an excellent introduction to traditional blues playing.

Backwater Blues also features in Fingertips Etsy Pack 2 – Essential Blues Piano Chords, where it forms part of a carefully selected collection of classic blues pieces with printable chord sheets and demonstration audio.