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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Mess Of Blues" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "A Mess Of Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A Mess Of Blues" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A Mess Of Blues"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A Mess Of Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Mess Of Blues"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A Mess Of Blues" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.