St. Louis Blues

by W.C. Handy

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St. Louis Blues

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W.C. Handy100 BPM

Lyrics

(G7)I hate to see row

de eve nin’ sun go (G)down,

hate to see row

de eve nin’ sun go (G)down.

(D7)’Cause my ba by,

he done lef dis (G)town.

(G7)Feel in’ to mor row

lak eve Ah feel to (G)day,

feel to mor row

lak eve Ah feel to (G)day.

(D7)I’ll pack my trunk

make ma get a (G)town.

(G)- way.

St.

Lou is (Gm)wom an

wid her dia mon’ (D)rings,

pulls dat (D7)man roun’

by her ap ron (Gm)strings,

’twant for (Gm)pow der

an’ for store bought (D)hair,

de (D7)man I love

would not gone no (Gm)where.

Got de (G)St.

Lou is Blues jes as blue as Ah can be,

dat (C)man got a heart lak a rook cast in the sea,

or (D7)else he would n’t have gone so far from me.

St. Louis Blues by W.C. Handy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy 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 G at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "St. Louis 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 "St. Louis 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.