Blue Lips

by Regina Spektor
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Lyrics

He stum bled in to faith and (Bb)thought,

β€œGod, this is (F)all

there (C)is.”

The pic tures in his mind a rose

and be gan

to (C)breathe.

And all the gods and all the worlds be gan col lid ing on a back (C)drop (Dm)of (Bdim)blue.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips,

blue (Dm)veins.

He took a step but then felt (Bb)tired,

he said I’ll rest

a lit tle (C)while.

But when he tried to walk a gain,

he (F)was n’t

a (C)child.

And all the peo ple hur ried fast, real fast, and no one ev er smiled.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

He stum bled in to faith and (Bb)thought,

β€œGod, this is (F)all

there (C)is.”

The pic tures in his mind a rose

and be gan

to (C)breathe.

And no one saw and no one (Bb)heard,

they just (F)fol

lowed

(C)lead.

The pic tures in his mind a woke

and be gan

to (C)breed.

They start ed off be neath the knowl edge tree, and they chopped it down to make a pick et fence.

And march ing a long the rail road tracks, they smiled real wide for the cam ’ra lens as they made it past the en em y lines, just to be come en slaved in the as sem bly lines.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

(Gm)Blue,

the most (Dm)hu (C)man (Dm)col or.

(Gm)Blue,

the most (Dm)hu (C)man (Dm)col or.

(Gm)Blue,

the most (Dm)hu (C)man (Dm)col or.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

Blue Lips β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Blue Lips" by Regina Spektor: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 86 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œBlue Lips”

What key is "Blue Lips" by Regina Spektor played in?
Blue Lips is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Lips"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blue Lips" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Blue Lips"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Blue Lips"?
"Blue Lips" was originally performed by Regina Spektor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Blue Lips"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bdim, C, Dm, F, Gm.
What other songs by Regina Spektor can I play here?
Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Blue Lips" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Blue Lips" by Regina Spektor. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Blue Lips" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Blue Lips" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.