San Francisco Bay Blues

by Eric Clapton

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Lyrics

I got the blues when my ba by left me (Eb)by the San Fran cis co (Bb)Bay.

She’s tak in’ an (Eb)o cean lin er and she’s gone so far a (Bb)way.

I (Eb)did n’t mean to treat her so (Ebm6)bad.

She’s the (Bb)best gal I ev er have (G7)had.

She (C7)said good bye, gon na make me cry,

I’m gon na lay down and die.

I (Bb)have n’t got a nick el, (Eb)ain’t got a lous y (Bb)dime.

If she (Eb)don’t come back, I think I’m gon na lose my (D7)mind.

If she (Eb)ev er comes back to (Ebm6)stay,

there’s gon na (Bb)be an oth er brand new day,

(C7)walk in’ with my ba by down (F7)by the San Fran cis co Bay.

(Bb)Sit tin’ down and look in’ through my back door,

won d’rin’ which way to go.

(Eb)Wom an I’m so cra zy ’bout, she don’t want me no (Bb)more.

(Eb)Think I’ll take me a (Ebm)freight train,

be cause I’m feel in’ (G7)blue.

(C7)Ride all the way till the end of the line,

think in’ on ly of you.

(Bb)Mean while, in an oth er cit y,

just a bout to go in sane,

seems like I heard my ba by the (D7)way she used to call my name.

If she (Eb)ev er comes back to (Ebm6)stay,

there’s gon na (Bb)be an oth er brand new day,

(C7)walk in’ with my ba by down (F7)by the San Fran cis co Bay.

San Francisco Bay Blues by Eric Clapton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “San Francisco Bay Blues” by Eric Clapton 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 Eb at 120 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 "San Francisco Bay 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 "San Francisco Bay 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.