A Mess Of Blues

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

I just (C)got your let ter, ba by; a too bad you can’t come home.

I I I (F7)swear I’m go in’ cra zy,

sit tin’ here all a lone.

Since you’re (G7)gone

I (F7)got a mess of (C)blues.

I ain’t (C)slept a wink since Sun day; I can’t eat a thing all day.

Ev I ’ry (F7)day is just blue Mon day

since tin’ you’ve been a way.

Since you’re (G7)gone

I (F7)got a mess of (C)blues.

I ain’t

(F7)Whoops, there goes a tear drop, (C)roll in’ down (B7)my (C7)face.

(F7)If you cry when you’re in love, it (G7)sure ain’t no dis grace.

I got ta (C)get my self to geth er

be fore I lose my mind.

I’m gon na (F7)catch the next train go in’ and leave my blues be hind.

Since you’re (G7)gone

I (F7)got a mess of (C)blues.

I just (F7)got a mess of (C)blues.

I just

A Mess Of Blues — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"A Mess Of Blues" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Mess Of Blues”

Why does "A Mess Of Blues" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "A Mess Of Blues".
What key is "A Mess Of Blues" by Elvis Presley played in?
A Mess Of Blues is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Mess Of Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Mess Of Blues" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Mess Of Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Mess Of Blues"?
"A Mess Of Blues" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Mess Of Blues"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab7, B7, C, C7, F7, G7.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "A Mess Of Blues"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "A Mess Of Blues".
Can I see all the notes in "A Mess Of Blues"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM.