(Dm7)1.
blue shoes
seem to (Bbm)suit me well,
when I (Am)feel like hell,
as (Gm7)I do
(C7)now that you’re gone.
Lost and lone ly since (Caug)you stopped (C)car ing.
(Abm(maj7))I’ve been
(Abm6)wear ing my (Gm)new shoes.
(F#m(maj7))I’ve been
(Em(maj7))wear ing my (Fsus2)blue shoes.
(Dm7)You and I
made the (Bbm)per fect pair,
it (Am)don’t seem fair,
I (Gm7)loved you
(C7)more than you know.
Sor ry I’m in such a (Caug)sor ry (C)state,
but (Abm(maj7))while I wait for some (Gm)good news.
(F#m(maj7))I’ll be
(Em(maj7))wear ing my (Fsus2)blue shoes.
Don’t
feel like (Fm(maj7))walk ing strong,
shuf fl ing a (Dm9)long
on (Am7)my way home.
(Db6)Trudg ing
down that shop ping (Fm(maj7))street
where we used to (Dm9)meet.
But (G)I ain’t
(Abdim7)buy ing, I’m (E)wear ing my (E7)blue shoes and (A)cry (Bm7)ing.
(Dm7)These blue shoes
seem to (Bbm)suit my soul,
since you (Am)shot that hole,
(Gm7)shot that
(C7)hole in my heart.
And if I wind up on the (Caug)side walk (C)bleed ing I (Abm(maj7))won’t be
(Abm6)need ing my (Gm)new shoes.
(F#m(maj7))Won’t be
(Em(maj7))need ing my (Fsus2)blue shoes.
(Dm7)These blue shoes
seem to (Bbm)suit me well,
when I (Am)feel like hell,
as (Gm7)I do
(C7)now that you’re gone.
Lost and lone ly since (Caug)you stopped (C)car ing.
(Abm(maj7))I’ve been
(Abm6)wear ing my (Gm)new shoes.
(F#m(maj7))I’ve been
(Em(maj7))wear ing my (Fmaj9)blue shoes.
Blue Shoes — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Blue Shoes" by Katie Melua. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 64 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Blue Shoes”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Blue Shoes" by Katie Melua in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 64 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Blue Shoes" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Blue Shoes"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Blue Shoes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Blue Shoes" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Blue Shoes"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Blue Shoes"?
- "Blue Shoes" was originally performed by Katie Melua. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Katie Melua are available?
- Other accompaniments by Katie Melua: "Call Off The Search", "Crawling Up A Hill", "I Think It's Going To Rain Today". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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