Blue Smoke

by Dolly Parton
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Lyrics

Blue Smoke climb in’ up the moun tain, Blue Smoke wind in’ round the bend.

Blue Smoke is the name of the heart break train that I am rid in’ in.

I left a note I wrote I’m leav ing and I won’t be com ing back.

Blue Smoke (Bm)roll ing, (A)roll ing, (G)roll ing, roll ing, (A)roll ing (G)down the (D)track.

(Bm)Click a dee, click a dee, click a dee clack, just stay on track and nev er look back.

(Bm)Choo choo, choo choo, woo woo woo.

Blue (A)Smoke is (G)com in’ through.

Oh, I (D)know I’m gon na miss you but I (A)hope it ain’t for long.

And I won der if you’re e ven gon na (G)no tice that I’m gone.

Oh, it hurts to know you cheat ed and it (G)hurt to know you lied.

But it hurts me e ven worse to know you (A)nev er e ven (D)tried.

I packed my suit case full of heart aches, head in’ (G)to the train de pot.

And I bought a one way tick et on that train they call Blue (D)Smoke.

I left the sta tion straight up mid night, feel in’ (G)lone ly, lost and blue.

In a trail of blue smoke with my heart broke, I (A)said good bye to you.

Blue Smoke climb in’ up the moun tain, Blue Smoke (C)wind in’ round the bend.

Blue Smoke is the name of the heart break train that I am rid in’ in.

I left a note I wrote I’m leav ing and I won’t be com ing back.

Blue Smoke (Bm)roll ing, (A)roll ing, (G)roll ing, roll ing, (A)roll ing (G)down the (D)track.

(Bm)Click a dee, click a dee, click a dee clack, just stay on track and nev er look back.

(Bm)Choo choo, choo choo, woo woo woo, Blue (A)Smoke is (G)com in’ through.

(E)Climb in’ up the moun tain, (B)wind in’ round the bend.

Blue Smoke (E)is the name of the heart break train that I am rid in’ in.

Left a note I wrote I’m leav ing, (B)won’t be com ing back.

Blue Smoke (E)roll ing, roll ing, (A)roll ing, (B)roll ing down the (E)track.

(C#m)Roll ing, (B)roll ing, (A)roll ing, roll ing, (B)roll ing (A)down the (E)track.

Woo,

roll with me now.

Blue Smoke (CN.C.)climb in’ up the moun tain, Blue Smoke wind in’ round the bend.

Blue Smoke is the name of the heart break train that I am rid in’ in.

I left a note I wrote I’m leav ing and I won’t be com ing back.

Blue Smoke (C#m)roll ing, (B)roll ing, (A)roll ing, roll ing, (B)roll ing (A)down the (E)track.

(E)Climb in’ up the moun tain, Blue Smoke (B)wind in’ round the bend.

(E)Roll ing, roll ing, roll ing, roll ing.

(B)roll ing down the track.

Blue Smoke climb in’, I said good (B)bye and, oh, I’m (E)roll ing, roll ing, roll ing, roll ing.

(B)roll ing down the track.

Oh, I’m roll ing, roll ing, roll ing, roll ing, (B)roll ing down the (C#m)track.

Blue Smoke — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Blue Smoke" by Dolly Parton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 125 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.

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About “Blue Smoke”

Can I sing "Blue Smoke" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Blue Smoke" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Blue Smoke" by Dolly Parton in?
The backing track is in D at 125 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 Smoke" 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 Smoke"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Blue Smoke", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Blue Smoke" 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 Smoke"?
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 Smoke"?
"Blue Smoke" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Coat Of Many Colors", "Here You Come Again", "Home". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Blue Smoke" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Blue Smoke" by Dolly Parton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Blue Smoke" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Blue Smoke" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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