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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Basin Street Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Basin Street Blues" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Basin Street Blues" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Basin Street Blues" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Basin Street Blues" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Basin Street Blues"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.