Lady Blue

· by Leon Russell

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Lyrics

Well,

you’re (Fmaj9)show ing me a dif f’rent side, you

e ven (C)asked if the (Dm)flame has died.

to you, You’re get tin’ (Gm7)used lis ten real to me, ba by.

dy.

But (Asus4)you just wait (A)and see, (Dm)la dy, ’cause (Bbmaj7)’cause I’ve been in love

be fore,

and I love you a whole lot (A)more.

And if you (Fmaj9)want it to be real good to you

when I’m (C)lay in’ here (Dm)mak in’ love to you, You’re get tin’ (Gm7)used lis ten real close to me, la by.

I (Asus4)wan it right (A)now, oh, (Dm)ba by, ’cause (Bbmaj7)’cause I’ve been in love

be fore,

and I love you a whole lot (A)more.

And if you (Bbmaj7)I love you more (Gm7)and more and more, La dy (Fmaj9)Blue.

Sad ba by, blue la dy, sing

me a love song.

I just want you to know

that I love you more and more and more and more.

So if you (Dm)la dy.

I got ta whole lot ta love

to give ya.

I got ta (Asus4)whole life to spend if you’ll just let me sing sweet (Am)love songs,

La dy (Fmaj9)Blue.

Oh, sing a love

song,

La dy Blue.

Lady Blue by Leon Russell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lady Blue” by Leon Russell 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 112 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 "Lady Blue" 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 "Lady Blue"?: 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.
What other Leon Russell songs work for kids?: Try "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen", "LADY BLUE", "Hummingbird". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.