Other arrangements of I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Guess That's Why They Call It The 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, 117 BPM.
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About “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" 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. "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" is in C.
- 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 117 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, C, D7, Dm7, Em7, +3 more.
- 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.
- Does "I Guess That's Why They Call It The 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. "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" is in the key of C at 117 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Guess That's Why They Call It The 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.