Other arrangements of I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
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Don’t wish it a way,
don’t (Em7)look at it like (F)it’s for ev (C)er.
Be (C)tween you and (G)me
I could hon est ly (Bm)say
that (F)things can on ly get (C)bet ter.
And (C)while I’m a (G)way
(B7)bust out the de mons in (Em)side,
and it won’t be (C)long be fore you and me (G)run to the place in our (Am7)hearts
(F)where
we (G)hide.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)child ren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
Just stare in to space,
Pic ture my face (F)in your hands.
Live (C)for each se (G)cond
with out he si ta (Bm)tion,
and (F)ne ver for get I’m (C)your man.
Wait (C)on me (G)girl,
(B7)Cry in night if it (Em)helps.
But more than ev (C)er, I sim ply love you, (G)more than I (Am7)love
(F)life
it (G)self.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)child ren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
(C)blues.
(C)Wait on me (G)girl,
(B7)cry in the night if it (Em)helps.
But more than ev (C)er
I simp ly love (G)you,
more than I (Am)love
(F)life
it (G)self.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)child ren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
Laugh ing like (G)child ren,
liv ing like (Em7)lov ers, and I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
Laugh ing like (G)child ren,
liv ing like (Em7)lov ers, and I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues”
- Why does the accompaniment for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues by Elton John, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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