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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Basin Street Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Basin Street Blues"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Basin Street Blues". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.