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Won’t cha (C)come a (G7)long (D#dim)with (C)me
to the Mis sis (G)sip pi?
(C)We’ll take the boat to the land of (G7)dreams,
(C7)steam down the riv er down to (G7)New Or (C)leans.
The band’s there (G7)to (D#dim)meet (C)us,
old friends to (G)greet us,
(C)where all the light and the (Ab7)dark folks (G7)meet.
(D7)This is (Ab7)Ba (G7)sin (C)Street.
(C)Ba sin Street
(E7)is the street
where (A7)the e lite
al ways meet.
In (D9)New Or leans,
(G7)lan’ of dreams, (G)you’ll (C)nev er know how (Ebdim)nice it seems or (Dm7)just how (G7)much it (Dm7)real ly (G7)means.
(C)Glad to be,
(E7)yes sir ee, where (A7)wel come’s free,
(Bb7)dear to (A7)me, where (D7)I can lose
my Ba sin Street (C)blues.
(C)Ba sin Street
(E7)is the street where (A7)the e lite
al ways meet.
In (D9)New Or leans,
(G7)lan’ of dreams, (G)you’ll (C)nev er know how (Ebdim)nice it seems or (Dm7)just how (G7)much it (Dm7)real ly (G7)means.
(C)Glad to be,
(E7)yes sir ee, where (A7)wel come’s free,
(Bb7)dear to (A7)me, where (D7)I can lose
my Ba sin Street (C)blues.
(C)blues.
Basin Street Blues — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Basin Street Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Basin Street Blues”
- Can I play "Basin Street Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Basin Street Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Basin Street Blues" by Louis Armstrong played in?
- Basin Street 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 "Basin Street Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Basin Street 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 "Basin Street Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Basin Street Blues"?
- "Basin Street Blues" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?
- Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Basin Street Blues"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Basin Street Blues" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Basin Street Blues"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Basin Street Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.