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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues”
- Can I learn "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- 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 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- 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. "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
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