Other arrangements of Beale Street Blues
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You’ll (C)see pret ty browns in beau ti ful gowns, you’ll see (Am)tail or mades and their (G)hand (D7)me (G)downs.
(G)You’ll (C)meet hon est men and (F)pick pock ets skilled.
You’ll (Abdim)find that (C)bus ’ness nev er clos es till some bod y gets sa (C)killed.
You’ll (C)see Hog Nose res and chit lin’ ca fés, you’ll see (Am)jugs that tell of their (G)by (D7)gone (G)days and (C)plac es, once plac es, (F)now just a sham, you’ll (Abdim)see the (C)Gold en Balls e nough to pave the New Je ru sa (C)lem.
If sings the Beale Street (C)Blues.
I’d rath er (F)be here,
than an y place I (F)know.
I’d (F7)rath er (Bb)be here
than an y place I (F)know.
It’s goin’ to (C7)take the ser geant and for to make me (F)go.
Goin’ to the (F)riv er,
than may be, bye and (F)bye.
Goin’ (F7)to the (Bb)riv er,
than there’s a rea son (F)why.
Be cause the (C7)riv er’s wet geant and Beale Street’s done gone (F)dry.
Goin’ to the
Beale Street Blues — Simple Sheet Music
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"Beale 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 “Beale Street Blues”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Beale 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 "Beale Street Blues" by Duke Ellington played in?
- Beale 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 "Beale Street Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Beale 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 "Beale Street Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Beale Street Blues"?
- "Beale Street Blues" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
- Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Caravan", "Come Sunday". 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 "Beale 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.
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