The Ballad Of Curtis Loew

· by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Well, I used to wake the morn in’ be (C7)fore the roost er crowed,

search ing for so da bot tles to (Bb)get my self some (G7)dough.

Brought ’em down to the cor ner,

(C7)down to the coun try store;

cash ’em in and give my mon ey to a man named Cur tis Loew.

Old Curt was a (C7)black man with (Bb)white curl y hair.

(F)to play.

When he had a (C7)fifth of wine he (Eb)did not have a (Bb)care.

He used to own an old (C7)Do bro, used to (Bb)play it ’cross his (F)knee

I’d give old Curt (C7)song my mon ey, he’d (Eb)play all day er for me.

(F)wine.

Play me a song Cur tis Loew,

Cur tis Loew.

I got your drink in’ mon ey, (F)tune up your do bro.

Peo ple said it was use less, them (F)peo ple are the (G7)fools

’cause (F)Cur tis Loew was the (Eb)fin est pick er to (Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

He looked to be (C7)six ty, may (Bb)be I was ten.

(F)to play.

Ma ma used to (C7)whip me but I’d (Eb)go see him a (Bb)gain.

I’d clap my hands, a stomp (C7)my feet, in’ the (Bb)try to stay in (F)time.

He’d play me a (C7)song or two, then life (Eb)take an oth had drink of (F)wine.

Play me a song Cur tis Loew,

Cur tis Loew.

I wish that you were here so (F)tune up your do bro.

Peo ple said it was use less, them (F)peo ple are the (G7)fools

’cause (F)Cur tis Loew was the (Eb)fin est pick er to (Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

(Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

On the day old (C7)Cur tis died, (Bb)no bod y came (F)to play.

Old preach er said (C7)some words and they (Eb)chunked him in the (Bb)clay.

I’d But he lived a life (C7)time play in’ the (Bb)black to face in (F)blues.

And on the day (C7)song he lost his life (Eb)that’s all he had to lose.

(F)wine.

Play me a song Cur tis Loew,

Cur tis Loew.

I wish that you were here so (F)tune up your do bro.

Peo ple said it was use less, them (F)peo ple are the (G7)fools

’cause (F)Cur tis Loew was the (Eb)fin est pick er to (Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

(Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

(Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

The Ballad Of Curtis Loew by Lynyrd Skynyrd — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Ballad Of Curtis Loew” by Lynyrd Skynyrd 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 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?: 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" use?: Just 5 chords: Bb, C7, Eb, F, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lynyrd Skynyrd songs work for kids?: Try "GIMME THREE STEPS", "WHAT'S YOUR NAME", "I KNOW A LITTLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.