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Don’t wish it a way,
don’t (Em)look at it like (F)it’s for your (C)ev er.
Be (C)tween you and (G)me ond
I could hon est ly (Bm)say, tion, that (F)things er can on ly get (C)bet ter.
And (C)while I’m a (G)way
(B7)bust out the de mons in (Em)side,
and it won’t than be (C)long be fore you and me (G)run, to the place in our (Am)hearts
(F)where
we (G)hide.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)chil dren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers,
and I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
Just stare in to space,
don’t (Em)pic at ture my (F)face in your (C)hands.
er.
Be (C)Live for each (G)sec ond
I with out hes i (Bm)ta tion, and (F)nev er for get I’m your (C)man.
ter.
And (C)Wait on me (G)girl,
(B7)cry in the night if it (Em)helps,
and but more than ev (C)er be I sim ply love (G)you, to the more than I (Am)love
(F)life
it (G)self.
And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.
Time on my (C)hands could be (G)time spent with (F)you,
(C)laugh ing like (G)chil dren, liv ing like (Am)lov ers, (C)roll ing like (F)thun der un der the (D)cov ers,
and I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
(C)blues, laugh ing like (G)chil dren,
liv ing like (Em)lov ers, and I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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- Can I play "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John played in?
- I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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- Who composed "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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