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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Blue Bayou" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Blue Bayou"?
- 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 "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 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 "Blue Bayou". Key of Bb, 104 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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