Little Girl Blue

by Janis Joplin

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Sit there,

count your fin gers.

What else can you (Ebm9)do?

Oh girl, you’re (Gb13)through.

Sit there,

(Db)count your lit tle (Db)fin gers,

un ha py lit tle girl (Ab)blue.

Sit there,

oh, and count your fin (C7)gers.

Hon ey, what (Fmaj7)else,

what else can you do?

Hon ey I (Bb)know how you feel

Hon ey, I know how you feel, you’re (Gm)through.

Sit right back down.

And I want you to (C)count,

count your (Bb)fin gers,

my un (Bb)hap py,

un (Bbmaj7)luck y,

but my (Bb)lit tle girl,

my lit tle girl (F)blue.

Well, sit there

to (Am)day,

(Bb)hon ey, now go on,

want you to count those lit tle (C)rain drops,

I know they’ve been (Fmaj7)fall ing down,

all a round you,

and ev ’ry thing you have is gon na work (Bb)out on.

An y thing you’ll ev er want to lean on, ev ’ry (Am)thing you’re ev er gon na want to (Gm)lean, hon ey, gon na tell you right now,

it’s gon na (F)feel just like

those (Am)rain drops do

when they’re (Gm)fall ing down,

(Dm)fall ing all (C)’round,

(Bb)all

a round you.

(CN.C.)No use, old girl,

you might as well

sur (Fm7)ren der.

(CN.C.)’Cause your hopes

are get ting slen der

and (G)slen der.

Why

won’t some bod y (F7)send

(Bbm)her

(Db)ten (Eb)der blue (CN.C.)boy...

...to (Bbm)cheer up

lit tle (Db)girl

blue.

Little Girl Blue by Janis Joplin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little Girl Blue by Janis Joplin 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 Db at 60 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Little Girl 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 "Little Girl 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.
How many chords does "Little Girl Blue" use?
Just 26 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abmaj7, Am, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, +18 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Janis Joplin songs work for kids?
Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "PIECE OF MY HEART", "KOZMIC BLUES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.