What key is "Blue Monday" in?

"Blue Monday" by Dave Bartholomew is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Blue Monday" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Blue Monday" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Blue Monday" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Blue (C)Mon day, how I hate blue Mon day,

have to (F7)work like a slave all (C)day.

Here comes Tues day,

oh hard Tues day,

I’m so (G)tired, I’ve got no time to play.

Here comes (C)Wednes day, I’m beat to my socks.

My gal (F7)calls, got to tell her that I’m (C)out,

’cause Thurs day is a hard work ing (Dm7)day, and (G7)Fri day I get my (C)pay.

Sat ur day (F)morn ing,

oh, Sat ur day (F#dim7)morn ing,

all my (G)tired ness has gone a (C7)way.

Got my (F)mon ey,

and my (F#dim7)hon ey,

and I’m (G7)out on the stem to play.

Sun day (C)morn ing my head is bad,

but it’s (F7)worth it for the time I have (C)had.

But I got to get my (Dm7)rest, ’cause (G7)Mon day is (C)next.

Blue Monday by Dave Bartholomew

3 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Blue Monday”

What key is "Blue Monday" in?: "Blue Monday" by Dave Bartholomew is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Blue Monday" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Blue Monday" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Blue Monday" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.