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€” Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Blue Lips" by Regina Spektor in classic piano notation β€” both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Blue Lips"?
Yes β€” the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes β€” "Blue Lips" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics β€” everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view β€” the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes β€” slow the tempo from 86 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes β€” Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.