What key is "Blue Skies" in?

"Blue Skies" by Irving Berlin is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Blue Skies" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Blue Skies" 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.

What chords are used in "Blue Skies"?

This arrangement of "Blue Skies" uses 21 chords: A, A7, B7, Baug, Bm, C#m7, C6, C7, +13 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?

Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)I (Gmaj7)was (G7)blue just as (C6)blue as (C7)I could (G)be.

Ev (Gmaj7)’ry (G7)day was a (C6)cloud y (G6)day (Gm6)for (A7)me.

(Bm)Then good (F#)luck came a (F#7)knock ing at my (D7)door.

(G)Skies (Gmaj7)were (G7)gray, but they’re (C6)not gray (C7)an y (G)more.

(Em)Blue skies

(B7)smil ing at (G)me.

Noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue skies

(D)do I see.

(Em)Blue birds

(B7)sing ing a (G)song;

noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue birds

(D)all day long.

Nev er saw the sun (Cm)shin ing so (G)bright.

(Cm)Nev er saw (G)things (Cm)go ing so (G)right.

No tic ing the days (Cm)hur ry ing (G)by; (Cm)when you’re in (G)love, (D7)my, how they (G)fly.

(Em)Blue days,

(B7)all of them (G)gone.

Noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue skies

(D)from now on.

(Em)Blue skies

(B7)smil ing at (G)me.

Noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue skies

(D)do I see.

(Em)Blue birds

(B7)sing ing a (G)song;

noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue birds

(D)all day long.

Nev er saw the sun (Cm)shin ing so (G)bright.

(Cm)Nev er saw (G)things (Cm)go ing so (G)right.

No tic ing the days (Cm)hur ry ing (G)by; (Cm)when you’re in (G)love, (D7)my, how they (G)fly.

(Em)Blue days,

(B7)all of them (G)gone.

Noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue skies

(D)from now on.

Blue Skies by Irving Berlin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Blue Skies”

What key is "Blue Skies" in?: "Blue Skies" by Irving Berlin is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Blue Skies" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Blue Skies" 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.
What chords are used in "Blue Skies"?: This arrangement of "Blue Skies" uses 21 chords: A, A7, B7, Baug, Bm, C#m7, C6, C7, +13 more.
How long does it take to learn "Blue Skies" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?: Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.