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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Blue Skies" by Irving Berlin in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 144 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œBlue Skies”

Can I learn "Blue Skies" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Blue Skies" with hands-separate practice in G at 144 BPM.
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 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blue Skies" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Blue Skies"?
Yes β€” 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 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Blue Skies"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Blue Skies" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Blue Skies"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Blue Skies" is in the key of G at 144 BPM.