Blue Bayou

by Linda Ronstadt
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I feel so bad, I’ve got a wor ried mind;

I’m so lone some some all the time,

since I left my ba by be hind on (F)Blue Bay ou.

(F)Sav ing nick els,

sav ing dimes;

work ing ’til the sun don’t shine;

look ing for ward to hap pi er times on (F)Blue Bay ou.

I’m go ing back some day,

come what may to (C7)Blue Bay ou,

where you sleep all day and the cat fish play on (F)Blue Bay ou.

All those fish ing boats with their (F)sails a float; if (Bb)I could on ly the (Bbm)see ning tide, that fa (F)mil iar sun rise gon through (C7)sleep y eyes, how (F)hap py I’d be.

Go to see my ba a by a gain

and to be with some of my friends;

may be I’d be hap by py then on (F)Blue Bay ou.

(F)Sav ing nick els,

sav ing dimes;

work ing ’til the sun don’t shine;

look ing for ward to hap pi er times on (F)Blue Bay ou.

I’m go ing back some day,

gon na stay on (C7)Blue Bay ou,

where the folks are fine and the world is mine on (F)Blue Bay ou.

Ah, that girl of mine with their (F)by my side, the (Bb)sil ver moon ly the (Bbm)see ning tide, oh fa (F)some sweet sun day, gon na (C7)take a way this (F)hap py I’d be.

(F)hurt in’ in side.

I’ll (C7)nev er be blue; my dreams come true

on Blue

Bay

(F)ou.

Blue Bayou — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Blue Bayou" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 104 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Blue Bayou

Why does "Blue Bayou" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Blue Bayou".
What key is "Blue Bayou" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
Blue Bayou is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Bayou"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blue Bayou" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Blue Bayou"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Blue Bayou"?
"Blue Bayou" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Blue Bayou"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbm, C7, Eb, F, Faug.
What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Blue Bayou"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Blue Bayou".
Can I see all the notes in "Blue Bayou"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 104 BPM.

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