(Bm7)Blue,
(Bm7)songs are like tat toos you know I’ve (Gmaj7)been to sea be fore.
Crown and an chor me
(D)or let me (Bm7)sail
(Gmaj9)a (E)way.
Hey blue,
(Bm7)there is a song for you,
ink on a pin,
un der neath the skin, (D)an emp ty space to fill
in.
Well there’s (Bm7)so (A)ma ny sink ing (Bm)now you’ve (Gmaj7)got ta (A)keep think ing you can (D)make it through
these (E7)waves.
(Bm7)Ac id, (A)booze and ass, (Gmaj9)need les, guns and (A)grass, (D)lots of laughs,
(Asus4)lots of laughs.
(D)Ev ’ry (A)bo dy’s say ing (D)that hell’s the hip pest way to go out, I (A)don’t think so (D)but I’m gon na take a (A)look a round it (D)though.
Blue,
I (A)love
you.
Blue,
(Bm7)here is a shell for you,
in side you’ll hear a (E)sigh,
a fog gy lul la (Em11)by.
(CN.C.)There is your song from (Bm7)me.
Blue — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Blue" by Joni Mitchell: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 82 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Blue”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Blue" by Joni Mitchell in?
- The backing track is in D at 82 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 "Blue" 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 "Blue"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Blue", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Blue" 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 "Blue"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Blue"?
- "Blue" was originally performed by Joni Mitchell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Joni Mitchell are available?
- Other accompaniments by Joni Mitchell: "Both Sides Now", "River". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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