Blue Skies

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

(Em)Blue skies

smil ing at (Em7)me.

Noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue skies

(D)do I (G)see.

(Em)Blue birds

sing ing a (Em7)song;

noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue birds

(D)all day (G)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, (Cm)my how they (G)fly.

(Em)Blue days,

all of them (Em7)gone.

Noth ing (Cm6)but (G)blue skies

(D)from now (G)on.

Blue Skies by Irving Berlin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Blue Skies”

What key is "Blue Skies" in?
"Blue Skies" by Irving Berlin is in the key of G with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Blue Skies" 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 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.
How long does it take to learn "Blue Skies" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.