Does "How Long, How Long Blues" 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. "How Long, How Long Blues" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.

What chords are in "How Long, How Long Blues"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

How Long, How Long Blues — Piano Lead Sheet

"How Long, How Long Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

How long, how long has that (F)eve nin’ train been (Fm)gone? How long, how long, ba by, how (C)long? Heard the whis tle blow in’. Could n’t see no (C7)train. Way down in (F)my heart I had an ach in’ (Fm)pain. How long, how long, ba by, how (C)long? I’m sad and lone ly all the whole day (C7)through. Why don’t you (F)write me and give me the (Fm)news? You have (C)left me, left me (G9)sing in’ those how long (C)blues. How long how long has that (F)eve nin’ train been (Fm)gone? How long, how long, ba by, how (C)long? Heard the whis tle blow in’. Could n’t see no (C7)train. Way down in (F)my heart I had an ach in’ (Fm)pain. How long, how long, ba by, how (C)long? I’m sad and lone ly all the whole day (C7)through. Why don’t you (F)write me and give me the (Fm)news? You have (C)left me, left me (G9)sing in’ those how long (C)blues. How long (C)blues.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Leroy Carr

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How to Play "How Long, How Long Blues" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.