Aunt Hagar's Blues

· by Lena Horne

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Lyrics

Old Dea con Spliv in’,

his flock was giv in’

the way of liv in’ (F7)right.

Said he, “No wing in’, no rag time sing in’ to night.”

Up jumped Aunt Ha gar, and shout ed out with all her (F)might:

Oh,

’taint no use o’ preach in’, oh,

’taint no use o’ teach in’.

Each mod u la tion of syn co pa tion just tells my feet to dance and (D7)I can’t re fuse

(G7)when I hear

the mel o dy they call the (F)blues,

those

(G7)ev er (C7)lov in’ (F)blues.

Just hear Aunt Ha gar’s chil dren har mon (C7)iz in’ to that (F)old (Db7)mourn

(C7)ful (F)tune.

It’s (Ab7)like a choir,

(Db)from on high broke (C)loose.

If the (F)deb il brought it, the (Db)good Lawd sent it (C)right down

to me.

Let the (F)con gre (Bb)ga (Db7)tion (F)join while I (C7)sing those lov in’ (F)Aunt (Db7)Ha

(C7)gar’s (F)Blues.

Aunt Hagar's Blues by Lena Horne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Aunt Hagar's Blues” by Lena Horne in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Aunt Hagar's Blues" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Aunt Hagar's Blues"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.