Blue Suede Shoes

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

Well, it’s (F7)one for the mon ey, two for the show, three to get read y, now go, cat, go.

But (Bb7)don’t you

step on my blue suede (F)shoes.

You can (C)do an y thing but lay (Bb7)off of my blue suede (F)shoes.

Well, you can (F7)knock me down, step in my face, slan der my name der all my o ver the place; do an y thing that you want to do, but uh uh, hon ey, lay off of my shoes.

(Bb7)Don’t you

step on my blue suede (F)shoes.

You can (C)do an y thing but lay (Bb7)off of my blue suede (F)shoes.

Well, you can (F7)burn my house, steal in my car, drink der my ci der from my old ver fruit jar; do an y thing that you want to do, but uh uh, hon ey, lay off of my shoes.

(Bb7)Don’t you

step on my blue suede (F)shoes.

You can (C)do an y thing but lay (Bb7)off of my blue suede (F)shoes.

Well, you can (F)shoes.

Blue Suede Shoes — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Blue Suede Shoes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 144 BPM.

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

About “Blue Suede Shoes”

Where are the chord symbols for "Blue Suede Shoes" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Blue Suede Shoes" is in Bb.
What key is "Blue Suede Shoes" by Elvis Presley played in?
Blue Suede Shoes is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Suede Shoes"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blue Suede Shoes" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Blue Suede Shoes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Blue Suede Shoes"?
"Blue Suede Shoes" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Blue Suede Shoes" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Blue Suede Shoes" is in the key of Bb at 144 BPM.
What chords are in "Blue Suede Shoes"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.