I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

by Elton John
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Don’t wish it a way,

don’t (Em7)look at it like (F)it’s for your (C)ev er.

Be (C)tween you (D7sus)and me,

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 way,

(B7)dust out the de mons in side,

and it won’t than be (C)long be fore you and me (G)run to the place in our hearts

(F)where we hide.

And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.

Time (F)on (Dm7)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 cov ers.

And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.

Just stare in to space;

don’t (Em7)pic at ture my (F)face in your (C)hands.

er.

Be (C)Live for (D7sus)each sec

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, girl.

(B7)Cry in the night if it helps,

and but more than ev (C)er, be I sim ply love (G)you to the more than I love

(F)life it self.

And I (C)guess that’s why they (G)call it the (F)blues.

Time (F)on (Dm7)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 cov ers.

And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.

(C)blues.

(C)Wait on me, girl.

(C)blues.

(Laugh ing like (G)chil dren,

liv ing like (Em7)lov ers.) And I (F)guess that’s why they (F)call it the (C)blues.

(Laugh ing like (G)chil dren,

liv ing like (Em7)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 by Elton John

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 117 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

What key is "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" in?
"I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John is in the key of C with a tempo of 117 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
This arrangement of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, C, D7, Dm7, Em7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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