Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)

by Billie Holiday
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I love my (D7)man, I’m a li ar if I say I (Ab)don’t.

I (Db9)love my man,

I’m a li ar if I say I (Bbm7)don’t.

But I’ll (Bbm7)quit my man,

I’m a li ar if I (A7)say I (Fm7)won’t.

I’ve been your slave, (D7)ba by, ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Ab)babe.

I’ve (Db9)been your slave,

ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Bbm7)babe.

But be (Bbm7)fore I’d be your dog,

I’d (Eb7)see you in your (Bdim)grave.

(Bbm7)My man would n’t (Ab)give me no break fast, Would n’t give me no din ner, squawked a (CN.C.)bout my sup per, then he put me out (D)doors.

(Db9)Had the nerve to lay a match box

on my (Bbm7)clothes.

I did n’t (Bbm)have so (Eb7)man y, (Bbm7)but I had a (Ddim)long, long (Eb7)way to (Db)go.

I love my (D7)man, I’m a li ar if I say I (Ab)don’t.

I (Db9)love my man,

I’m a li ar if I say I (Bbm7)don’t.

But I’ll (Bbm7)quit my man,

I’m a li ar if I (A7)say I (Fm7)won’t.

I’ve been your slave, (D7)ba by, ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Ab)babe.

I’ve (Db9)been your slave,

ev er (Eb7)since I’ve been your (Bbm7)babe.

But be (Bbm7)fore I’d be your dog,

I’d (Eb7)see you in your (Bdim)grave.

(Bbm7)My man would n’t (Ab)give me no break fast, Would n’t give me no din ner, squawked a (CN.C.)bout my sup per, then he put me out (D)doors.

(Db9)Had the nerve to lay a match box

on my (Bbm7)clothes.

I did n’t (Bbm)have so (Eb7)man y, (Bbm7)but I had a (Ddim)long, long (Eb7)way to (Db)go.

Billie's Blues (I Love My Man) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" by Billie Holiday as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" by Billie Holiday in?
The backing track is in Db at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)"?
"Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Billie Holiday are available?
Other accompaniments by Billie Holiday: "Easy Living", "That Ole Devil Called Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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