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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Blue Skies" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Blue Skies”
- Why does "Blue Skies" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Blue Skies".
- What key is "Blue Skies" by Irving Berlin played in?
- Blue Skies is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Skies"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Blue Skies" 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 Skies"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Blue Skies"?
- "Blue Skies" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Blue Skies"?
- This arrangement uses 21 chords: A, A7, B7, Baug, Bm, C#m7, C6, C7, +13 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Blue Skies"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Blue Skies".
- Can I see all the notes in "Blue Skies"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 132 BPM.
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