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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Mess Of Blues" by Elvis Presley: 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 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "A Mess Of Blues" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Mess Of Blues" by Elvis Presley. 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 "A Mess Of Blues" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "A Mess Of Blues" 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.