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If you’re (Gm)down no and out
Oh, Lord and and you feel real hurt
You come on a (Cm)o for ver
to the place where I work.
And all your (Bb)lone li ness
I’ll try to (Cm)soothe.
I’ll play the blues for (Gm)you.
Don’t be a (Gm)got no big names.
Oh, Lord and I ain’t come on in
I’ll might run a (Cm)cross, for yeah,
some of your old friends tar
And all your (Bb)lone li ness
I’ll try to (Cm)soothe.
I’ll play the blues for (Gm)you.
Don’t be a (Gm)you.
I ain’t (Gm)you.
I'll Play The Blues For You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I'll Play The Blues For You" by Albert King: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I'll Play The Blues For You”
- What key is "I'll Play The Blues For You" by Albert King played in?
- I'll Play The Blues For You is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'll Play The Blues For You" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
- "I'll Play The Blues For You" was originally performed by Albert King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Cm, D, D7, Gm.
- What other songs by Albert King can I play here?
- Try "BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN", "Born Under A Bad Sign". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I'll Play The Blues For You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'll Play The Blues For You" by Albert King. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I'll Play The Blues For You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I'll Play The Blues For You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.