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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Blue Bayou" 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 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.
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About “Blue Bayou”
- Can I play "Blue Bayou" 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 "Blue Bayou" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Blue Bayou"?
- 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. "Blue Bayou" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Blue Bayou"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Blue Bayou" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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