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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Blue Lips" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Blue Lips"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Blue Lips". Key of F, 86 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 β€” 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.