U.s. Blues

by Grateful Dead

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Lyrics

(A)Red and white,

that’s blue suede shoes.

I’m Un cle Sam;

how a do ’n’ you do?

(D)Gim me five,

I’m still a live,

of ain’t no luck, num

I (E)learned to duck.

(A)Check my pulse,

it don’t change,

stay sev en ty two

them come shine or rain.

I’ll (D)Wave the flag,

pop the bag,

You can rock the boat,

the U (E)skin ed the goat.

Wave that flag,

wave it wide

and (E)high.

Sum mer time done

come and gone,

my, oh, my.

I’m (A)Un cle Sam,

that’s who I am.

Been hid in’ out

in a rock ’n’ roll band.

(D)Shake the hand

that shook the hand

of P.

T.

Bar num

and (E)Char lie Chan.

(A)Shine your shoes,

light your fuse;

stay can you a use

bet ol’ U.

S.

Blues?

We’re (D)drink your health,

share your wealth,

You can run your life,

the U (E)steal ed your wife.

Wave that flag,

wave it wide

and (E)high.

Sum mer time done

come and gone,

my, oh, my.

I’m

Sum mer time done

come and gone,

my, oh, my.

U.s. Blues by Grateful Dead — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “U.s. Blues by Grateful Dead 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 A at 120 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 "U.s. 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 "U.s. 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.